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Words & Music with West Texas Exiles

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Published May 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM CDT

West Texas Exiles join host Jessie Scott at the WMOT Studio in East Nashville to perform and discuss songs from their debut record, 8000 Days. Their setlist includes the unreleased "High on the Plains", "Cards", and "Festival Ground", their ode to Dolly Parton.

Watch the full performance and interview below or on our YouTube channel, where you can find more full-length Words & Music episodes from your favorite artists.
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