Words and Music

Fresh off her Broadway run as Persephone in Hadestown, Allison Russell joins host Jessie Scott for another episode of Words & Music, where we invite artists to discuss and perform stripped-down versions of songs from their catalogs. The three-song set included "Persephone", "Eve Was Black", and a tearful "Superlover". Russell also recaps the hectic moments leading up to her 2024 Grammy win, touring with Hozier, and more.

Earlier this month, Eddie 9V stopped by the WMOT studio to discuss the making of and influences behind his latest record 'Saratoga'. The band performed "Halo", "Love Moves Slow", and "Saratoga".

Last week, husband-wife duo Chatham Rabbits stopped by the WMOT studio in Nashville for an impromptu 3-song set and interview. Listen to the full episode here.

Last week, James McMurtry and BettySoo stopped by the WMOT studio to discuss performing in drag across the South and life on the road during their current tour. The duo also performed "Henry & Me", "Broken Freedom Song", and "Gulf Road". Listen to the full episode here.

Join us for a special holiday edition of Words & Music with William Prince, who performed songs from his original Christmas album The Sound of Christmas, along with "All I Know" which was recently featured on the show Yellowstone.

Last week, Brent Cobb stopped by the studio to chat with Jessie Scott about the resurgence of great songwriters and his deep reverence for Otis Redding, which inspired the title track of his latest record, Southern Star. Cobb also performed "It's A Start", "Southern Star", and "When It's My Time". Listen to the full interview and performance here.

Fruition joins host Jessie Scott in the WMOT studio to discuss life on the road and touring behind their latest album 'How to Make Mistakes'. The band performs "Can You Tell Me," "Lonely Work," and "Whole World of Trouble".

The Lone Bellow joins host Jessie Scott to discuss their 2024 AmericanaFest plans, presenting at last year's Americana Music Awards and the beginnings of their upcoming record. The trio performed "Honey," "Wherever Your Heart Is," and "Cost of Living."

Joanne Shaw Taylor joins host Jessie Scott to discuss her upcoming album, discovering the blues, being a female guitar player, and working with Joe Bonamassa.

Joe Bonamassa chats with host Jessie Scott about his Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation, the seeds of blues in other genres, and his label Journeyman Records. Plus, watch clips from his 2023 ACL Live performance.