Home StoriesAllison Russell wants to make wavesJewly Hight • Sep 19, 2023Two years ago, Allison Russell's breakthrough album took the roots music world by storm. Now nominated for the genre's highest honor, Russell has a new goal: to open Americana up even more.
Radio Heartland on The Current: Sept. 17, 2023Mike Pengra • Sep 17, 2023New music from Luke LeBlanc, The Last Revel, Darrell Scott, Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, and Viv & Riley.
Radio Heartland on The Current: Sept. 10, 2023Mike Pengra • Sep 10, 2023This week’s program features new music from Gregory Alan Isakov and others.
Aug. 27, 2023Mike Pengra • Aug 27, 2023This week, hear some new music from Barbaro, Jeff Plankenhorn, Lindsay Lou, and others.
Radio Heartland on The Current: August 20, 2023Mike Pengra • Aug 20, 2023New music this week from Buddy and Julie Miller, plus Pert Near Sandstone and more.
Radio Heartland on The Current: August 13, 2023Mike Pengra • Aug 13, 2023This week, we’ll honor the life of Robbie Robertson by listening to some music from his catalogue with The Band.
Radio Heartland on The Current: July 30, 2023Mac Wilson • Jul 30, 2023This week’s show features music by Paul Thorn, Rachel Garlin and others.
WatchAmythyst Kiah performs in The Current studio Mike Pengra • Jul 23, 2023Amythyst Kiah is a singer-songwriter from Chattanooga, Tenn., who is one of the biggest up-and-coming artists in Americana music today. Kiah visited The Current studio for a session hosted by Radio Heartland’s Mike Pengra.
July 16, 2023Mike Pengra • Jul 17, 2023This week, we celebrate the birthdays of the great Woody Guthrie, Linda Ronstadt and Ricky Skaggs.
July 9, 2023Mike Pengra • Jul 9, 2023This week, hear new tunes from Caitlin Canty, Jobi Riccio, Tim O’Brien and Colter Wall.