Through text and artifacts, multiple theater experiences, film and sound, and interactive displays, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum shares the story of the 1927 Bristol Sessions recordings, explores how evolving sound technology shaped their success, and highlights how this rich musical heritage lives on in today’s music.
The predecessor to bluegrass and country music, old-time music has been passed down for generations. However, the stories of women within the genre are not well-known. Many of these hidden heroines faced fierce opposition against playing music in public or at home, either by their churches or their husbands. This special exhibit gives voice to women who impacted the genre and spotlights the artists who are carrying on these traditions today.
“On the Sunny Side” is a daily morning program exploring American roots history with varying segments, guests, in studios, and much more. A “this day” in American music history smorgasbord hosted by Kris Truelsen Monday-Friday 9 to 11am Eastern.
Join Josh Littleton every weekday morning from 11am to Noon Eastern for “A.M. Americana” featuring a wide variety of the most recent Americana releases with a healthy blend of bluegrass and country mixed in ensuring you'll get your daily dose of great Americana music!
Do you want to know more about the Birthplace of Country Music Museum’s exhibits and programs? Go behind-the-scenes into the museum vault and learn about how museums work? Get acquainted with other museums and cultural hotspots? And sometimes just have a complete nerd-a-thon about history and culture with some geeky museum folks? Then Museum Talk […]
Few states have a deeper, stronger heritage of traditional music than Kentucky. Fiddle and banjo music, ballads, blues, gospel songs, frolic pieces, storytelling, Kentucky has it all. Rich Kirby explores this rich vein, from the earliest recordings to the young artists pushing the bounds of tradition today. Old Kentucky Bound airs Thursdays at 2pm.
Mountain Song & Stories tells the tales and Folklore of the people who make up the rich cultural tapestry of Central Appalachia. Showcasing influential Appalachian artisans and traditions through in depth interviews, music and storytelling "Mountain Song & Stories" aims to promote our arts and culture for a greater understanding of the region." To go deeper into […]
Join the Kody Norris Show every Friday at noon as we resurrect the classic live radio format of the original WCYB Farm and Fun Time of the 1940’s and 1950’s! The Farm and Fun Time Noon Show is a throw back to the days when radio was king and the boys pay homage to, and […]
Craving country authenticity? Then tune in each Monday from 12 noon until 2 p.m. EST for Country Song Round Up. Hear Roy Acuff to Dwight Yoakam, twang aplenty and songs of substance. Your host and longtime music journalist, Tom Netherland, will present a good natured riot every week.
Hosted by singer/songwriter JP Parsons, Appalachian Travels airs Fridays at 2:30 p.m. and showcases our regions working musicians and performers. Whether it's bluegrass, folk, country, rock and roll, or anywhere in between, Appalachian Travels is a celebration of the rich music culture of the Tri-Cities and surrounding region.