Words and Music

WMOT's own Webb Wilder joins Jessie Scott for Words & Music, where we invite artists to discuss and perform acoustic versions of their latest projects. Webb performed "Kick Me When I'm Down", "Coupla Good Moves", and "Puttin' On A Show" from his new record 'Hillbilly Speedball' and chats with Jessie about his radio career and the making of his latest record.

Ohio-based band The Shootouts dropped by the WMOT studio for the latest episode of Words & Music, where we invite artists to discuss and perform acoustic versions of their latest projects. The band performed "Trampoline" and "The Other Side of My Life" from their latest record, Switchback. Plus, a behind-the-scenes interview about recording the new album in Nashville, why they commit to their iconic western stage wear, and why they include covers on their records.

Mike Delevante joins us for another edition of Words & Music, where we invite artists to discuss and perform stripped-down versions of their latest projects. Mike and his all-star band performed "The Rain Never Came", "Too Far Gone", and "Good Cry" from his debut solo record, September Days.

Larkin Poe is this week's guest on Words & Music, where we invite artists to discuss and perform stripped-down versions of their favorite songs. The duo performed "If God Is A Woman", "Little Bit", and "Mockingbird" from their latest record, Bloom, and reflected on their 15-year journey as a band in an interview with Jessie Scott.

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.