Radio Heartland Player StoriesHow Jimmy Carter's love of music helped launch his presidential campaignAbi Inman • Jan 11, 2025Former President Jimmy Carter's close friends included the likes of Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and the Allman brothers.
Radio Heartland®Classic Americana: Charlie RichMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Dec 20, 2024For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we shine the spotlight on Charlie Rich, a singer-songwriter and musician whose career spanned the genres of rock, country, gospel, blues, R&B and jazz.
News and InterviewsHomestead Pickin' Parlor has been a Twin Cities folk-music community staple for 45 yearsLuke Taylor, Eric Xu Romani and Megan Lundberg • Dec 18, 2024Located in Richfield, Minnesota, Homestead Pickin’ Parlor has long been a destination for players and fans of folk, bluegrass, old-time, Celtic and acoustic music.
WatchAmythyst Kiah plays songs from 'Still + Bright' in The Current studioZach McCormick • Dec 16, 2024The Tennessee-based singer-songwriter played a solo acoustic set, then sat down for a conversation with host Zach McCormick.
WatchWaxahatchee: Tiny Desk ConcertElle Mannion • Dec 16, 2024The Grammy-nominated artist returns to the Tiny Desk with a five-piece band and a built-out, Americana sound.
Radio Heartland®Classic Americana: John Anderson Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Dec 13, 2024For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we shine the spotlight John Anderson, a singer, songwriter and performer who’s part of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Radio Heartland®Classic Americana: Big Mama ThorntonMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Dec 6, 2024For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we shine the spotlight on Big Mama Thornton, a blues singer who infused every performance with her indomitable spirit.
Radio Heartland®Classic Americana: Gordon LightfootMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Nov 22, 2024For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we shine the spotlight on Gordon Lightfoot, a singer-songwriter who fellow Canadian Robbie Robertson called “a national treasure.”
News and InterviewsHe's been nominated 32 times for CMA Musician of the Year — but never wonNeda Ulaby • Nov 20, 2024Steel pedal guitarist Paul Franklin set a CMA record as a 32-time nominee for Musician of the Year. Will this year be different?
WatchGillian Welch and David Rawlings play songs from 'Woodland' at The Current for Radio HeartlandMike Pengra • Nov 13, 2024Welch and Rawlings played songs from their Grammy-nominated album.
