News and InterviewsHistory of the anthem, "Will the Circle Be Unbroken"NPR Staff • Jul 3, 2023From family memorials to jam sessions to every show at the Grand Ole Opry, the familiar singalong helps people feel connected to those who have died — whether legendary musicians or loved ones.
PhotosPHOTOS: Meet the stars of the Black Opry RevueAmanda Lopez and John Morrison • Jun 30, 2023The Black Opry Revue show emerged from a simple directory of Black country and Americana artists and blossomed into a full-blown community of artists and fans.
June 25, 2023Mike Pengra • Jun 25, 2023We’re celebrating Kris Kristofferson’s birthday and playing a set of music for Pride, too!
Discover MusicListen to Nat Myers, 'Yellow Peril'Joe Kendrick • Jun 21, 2023The Asian American blues guitarist punctuates his message with finger picking that is as precise as it is intense.
Father's Day special Mike Pengra • Jun 16, 2023We’ve got a couple of Father’s Day sets of music plus some new tunes to boot.
June 11, 2023Mike Pengra • Jun 11, 2023This week, we feature a song from the late Astrud Gilberto, plus new tunes from Eilen Jewell, Benjamin Dakota Rogers, Annie Fitzgerald and Alison Brown.
Radio Heartland on The Current: June 4, 2023Mike Pengra • Jun 4, 2023 Hear a studio session with Turn Turn Turn.
WatchTurn Turn Turn play a session in The Current studio Mike Pengra • May 25, 2023A dynamic collection of singer-songwriters and musicians, Minneapolis band Turn Turn Turn visited The Current studio to perform a session for Radio Heartland, after which they spoke with host Mike Pengra.
May 21, 2023Mike Pengra • May 21, 2023Hear a studio session with the Foxgloves as well as new tunes from Lori McKenna, Bruce Cockburn, Parker Milsap, Ri Wolf and Luke Callen.
WatchThe Foxgloves perform in The Current studioMike Pengra • May 18, 2023Just three years in, six-piece band the Foxgloves have released an EP and a full-length album, and there’s plenty more where that came from. The Foxgloves recently visited The Current studio to record a session with Radio Heartland’s Mike Pengra. Watch the full session.