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American Songster Radio is a new monthly show hosted by GRAMMY Winner and Two-Time EMMY nominee, Dom Flemons. Throughout this brand new season, each episode will explore a wide range of songs within the American roots music genre and invite listeners into the theme of “music that changed your life”. Throughout this hour-long program, Flemons’ will highlight the influential music and stories of the legendary songsters. These tradition-bearers helped build the foundation of roots music and their recordings give us a look into the past.

  1. Valerie June - The American Songster Radio

    10/12/2025

    Valerie June - The American Songster Radio

    Season 6 of The American Songster Radio continues with Dom Flemons and Vania Kinard welcoming in outstanding Americana artist Valerie June! Learn more about Valerie June: ValerieJune.com For more about Dom: https://www.theamericansongster.com/ Listen for full episodes of The American Songster Radio (with music curated by Dom and Vania that we can't include in the podcast) quarterly on WSM Radio in Nashville, Tennessee. New episodes air on the third Sunday of January, March, April, June, July, September, October, and December at 7pm CT, and on the Route 650 Americana streaming channel every Saturday night at 9pm during those months. Listen online at http://wsmradio.com or via the free WSM Radio App | Download on iOS & Android.

    34 min
  2. Tiera Kennedy - The American Songster Radio

    09/14/2025

    Tiera Kennedy - The American Songster Radio

    Season 6 of The American Songster Radio continues with Dom Flemons and Vania Kinard welcoming in country music singer-songwriter Tiera Kennedy for an insightful conversation about her career thus far, and her collaboration with Beyoncé on two tracks on the lauded Cowboy Carter album. Learn more about Tiera: Tiera.com For more about Dom: https://www.theamericansongster.com/ Listen for full episodes of The American Songster Radio (with music curated by Dom and Vania that we can't include in the podcast) quarterly on WSM Radio in Nashville, Tennessee. New episodes air on the third Sunday of January, March, April, June, July, September, October, and December at 7pm CT, and on the Route 650 Americana streaming channel every Saturday night at 9pm during those months. Listen online at http://wsmradio.com or via the free WSM Radio App | Download on iOS & Android.

    35 min
  3. Rissi Palmer - The American Songster Radio

    07/13/2025

    Rissi Palmer - The American Songster Radio

    Season 6 of The American Songster Radio continues with Dom Flemons and Vania Kinard welcoming in Black country artist Rissi Palmer. Dom and Vania talked with Rissi about everything from her start in country music, the Carolina Chocolate Drops reunion at the Biscuits and Banjos Fest in Durham, Linda Martell, and so much more. Learn more about Rissi: https://rissipalmermusic.com/home For more about Dom: https://www.theamericansongster.com/ Listen for full episodes of The American Songster Radio (with music curated by Dom and Vania that we can't include in the podcast) quarterly on WSM Radio in Nashville, Tennessee. New episodes air on the third Sunday of January, March, April, June, July, September, October, and December at 7pm CT, and on Route 650 every Saturday night at 9pm in those months. Listen online at http://wsmradio.com/listen-live/

    36 min

  4. 06/08/2025

    Sule Greg Wilson - The American Songster Radio

    Season 6 of The American Songster Radio continues with Dom Flemons and Vania Kinard welcoming in drummer, dancer, folklorist, and researcher, Sule Greg Wilson for an insightful conversation. Learn more about Sule Greg Wilson: https://www.sulegregwilson.com/ For more about Dom: https://www.theamericansongster.com/ Listen for full episodes of The American Songster Radio quarterly on WSM Radio in Nashville, Tennessee. New episodes air on the third Sunday of January, March, April, June, July, September, October, and December at 7pm CT, and on Route 650 every Saturday night at 9pm in those months. Listen online at http://wsmradio.com/listen-live/

    33 min

  5. 03/16/2025

    Dr. Bryan Pierce from the National Museum of African-American Music - The American Songster Radio

    Season 6 of The American Songster Radio kicks off with Dom Flemons and Vania Kinard discussing the National Museum of African-American Music, located just across the street from Ryman Auditorium in Downtown Nashville. They welcome in their guest, Dr. Bryan Pierce, from the museum for the insightful discussion. Learn more about the museum: https://www.nmaam.org/ For more about Dom: https://www.theamericansongster.com/ Listen for full episodes of The American Songster Radio quarterly on WSM Radio in Nashville, Tennessee. New episodes air on the third Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 7pm CT. Listen online at http://wsmradio.com/listen-live/

    44 min
  6. Miko Marks - The American Songster Radio

    12/07/2024

    Miko Marks - The American Songster Radio

    As Season 5 of The American Songster Radio wraps up, Dom Flemons and Vania Kinard discuss the highlights of their journey through 2024, then sit down for an insightful chat with country artist Miko Marks, discussing the difficulties and triumphs of her career to date. For more about Miko: https://www.mikomarks.com/ For more about Dom: https://www.theamericansongster.com/ Listen for full episodes of The American Songster Radio quarterly on WSM Radio in Nashville, Tennessee. New episodes air on the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 7pm CT. Listen online at http://wsmradio.com/listen-live/

    42 min

  7. 09/08/2024

    Tony Trischka - The American Songster Radio

    As Season 5 of The American Songster Radio continues, Dom Flemons sits down with influential banjoist Tony Trischka, who has recently released an album on Down The Road Records in tribute to the great Earl Scruggs, called Earl Jam. For more about Tony: https://www.tonytrischka.com/ For more about Dom: https://www.theamericansongster.com/ Listen for full episodes of The American Songster Radio quarterly on WSM Radio in Nashville, Tennessee. New episodes air on the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 7pm CT. Listen online at http://wsmradio.com/listen-live/

    45 min

  8. 06/09/2024

    Willi Carlisle - The American Songster Radio

    As Season 5 of The American Songster Radio continues, Dom Flemons sits down with influential musician and folk singer Willi Carlisle. For more about Willi: http://www.willicarlisle.com/ For more about Dom: https://www.theamericansongster.com/ Listen for full episodes of The American Songster Radio quarterly on WSM Radio in Nashville, Tennessee. New episodes air on the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 7pm CT. Listen online at http://wsmradio.com/listen-live/

    38 min
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American Songster Radio is a new monthly show hosted by GRAMMY Winner and Two-Time EMMY nominee, Dom Flemons. Throughout this brand new season, each episode will explore a wide range of songs within the American roots music genre and invite listeners into the theme of “music that changed your life”. Throughout this hour-long program, Flemons’ will highlight the influential music and stories of the legendary songsters. These tradition-bearers helped build the foundation of roots music and their recordings give us a look into the past.

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