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Songs at the Center
Season 9
Songs at the Center celebrates The Song. The Songwriter. And Their Stories.
Episodes
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Episode 127 min2023-05-09
Master Series Episode with Ray Stevens
We kick of Season Nine with a MASTER SERIES EPISODE featuring Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and Country Music Hall of Fame legend, Ray Stevens. Ray's talent ranges from novelty hits, "The Streak," and "Guitarzan," to hit ballads like "Misty" and "Everything is Beautiful." Nine Grammy nominations, two wins and 40-million albums sold tells you all you need to know about Mr. Ray Stevens. Ray plays, sings and talks about creativity with host, Eric Gnezda.
Episode 227 min2023-06-05
Jesse Terry, Kyshona, Craig Bickhardt
From Bonnaroo, the Philadelphia Folk Festival, and AmericanaFest, Jesse Terry joins us on the somewhat-more-intimate Songs at the Center stage, joined by Kyshona and Craig Bickhardt. Craig will sing his hit "This Old House, and talk about the art of songwriting with host Eric Gnezda.
Episode 327 min2023-06-12
The Four Bitchin' Babes!
You have to see and hear 'em to believe 'em: The Four Bitchin' Babes! The Washington Post called their music, "Most Impressive a thoughtful, tuneful collection of keenly observed narratives." We agree. Truly, a FUN half-hour.
Episode 427 min2023-06-19
Andrew Farriss, Rod Abernethy, Murphy
Songwriter Andrew Farriss, INXS; songwriter and guitarist Rod Abernethy; "American Idol" fan favourite Murphy.
Episode 527 min2023-06-26
Master Series Episode with Mike Reid
Not too many All Pro Defensive Tackles for the Cincinnati Bengals also wrote 12 #1 Hit Songs and were inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. It's a short list: Grammy Award winner Mike Reid seems to be it. A truly fascinating study on the Art of Songwriting.
Episode 627 min2023-07-03
Mark Erelli, Matt Butler, Angela Perley
Kerrville New Folk Award Winner Mark Erilli shows us how his Retinitis Pigmentosa diagnosis has focused his music, Matt Butler comes to us after appearances on The Bluegrass Situation and NPR's Morning Edition, and Angela Perley shares music described as Witchy-Woman Psychedelia and Amplified Americana. A Meaningful Musical Triple Threat.
Episode 727 min2023-07-10
Tenille Townes, Caitlyn Smith, Caylee Hammack
15-time Canadian Country Music Award winner and 2-time Academy of Country Music (ACM) Award winner, Tenille Townes, joins Caitlyn Smith, writer of the # 1 Billboard Adult Top 40 duet by Meghan Trainor and John Legend, "Like I'm Gonna Lose You;" and Capitol Nashville Recording Artist, Caylee Hammack, one of Billboard Magazine's "10 New Artists You Need to Know." All three ignite the Songs at the Center stage with high energy, humility and grace.
Episode 827 min2023-07-17
Craig Bickhardt, Kyshona, Jesse Terry
Craig Bickhardt wrote The Judds #1 Hit "I know Where I'm Going," as well as writing for Kathy Mattea and singing back-up for Reba McEntire. This episode also features Kyshona discussing the students and inmates under her care as a music therapist and world-touring singer songwriter, Jesse Terry, along with show host, award-winning songwriter Eric Gnezda.
Episode 927 min2023-07-24
Rod Abernethy, Murphy, Andrew Farriss
Rod Abernethy, composer of video game theme music and soundtracks for Disney, Activision, Dreamworks, Warner Brothers, Nintendo, Sony, and Paramount joins American Idol's fanfavorite, Murphy and co-founder and primary songwriter for the international rock band, INXS, Andrew Farriss. A true triple-threat guest lineup on Songs at the Center!
Episode 1027 min2023-07-31
Master Series Episode Featuring Georgia Middleman and Gary Burr
Nashville songwriting royalty: Georgia Middleman and Gary Burr. Gary has written for Faith Hill, Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Wynona, Leann Rimes, Randy Travis, Patty Loveless Collin Raye. He has collaborated with Ringo Starr, Kenny Loggins, Carole King and many, many more. Gary is a Member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Georgia has written for Kenny Chesney, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire and Keith Urban, and many others. Gary and Georgia's bona fides could fill a book, and their discussion of the music business, songwriting in particular, with show host, Eric Gnezda, is a Songs at the Center Exclusive.
Episode 1127 min2023-08-07
Matt Butler, Angela Perley, Mark Erelli
Matt Butler plays from his one-man show, "Reckless Son"; songwriter Angela Perley; songwriter Mark Erelli mixes science and art.
Episode 1227 min2023-08-14
Tenille Townes, Caitlyn Smith, Caylee Hammack
Singer-songwriters Tenille Townes, Caitlyn Smith and Caylee Hammack.
Episode 1327 min2023-08-21
Songs at the Center's Annual 'Compilation Show
Music and interviews from the past season.
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