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A Color Me Country Christmas

A Color Me Country Christmas

Music from Shy Carter, JOHNNYSWIM, and more.
Testimony

Testimony

Songs by Madeline Edwards, Alyssia Dominguez, and more.
Adios, Cowboy

Adios, Cowboy

Songs from Star De Azlan, Magnolia Rising, and more!
Angie K & Andrea Vasquez

Angie K & Andrea Vasquez

The Country Latin Association co-founders join Rissi.
KIRBY

KIRBY

On Miss Black America, a love letter to the South.
The Kentucky Gentlemen

The Kentucky Gentlemen

Bringing joy and their debut LP, Rhinestone Revolution.
Kandia Crazy Horse

Kandia Crazy Horse

Rissi plays faves and catches up with Kandia.
Gangstagrass

Gangstagrass

On their unique blend of bluegrass, country, and hip-hop.
The Summertime Feels

The Summertime Feels

Featuring bops from INK, Kashus Culpepper, and more.
Nappy Roots

Nappy Roots

On longevity, country roots, and coloring outside the lines.
Kapali Long

Kapali Long

Hawaiian culture’s influence on country.
Biscuits & Banjos

Biscuits & Banjos

Rissi reflects on a life-changing, eye-opening moment.
Pynk Beard

Pynk Beard

The Grammy winner on “I Lived,” his impact, and more.
Yasmin Williams

Yasmin Williams

The multi-instrumentalist and thinker on her musical roots.
Come Through

Come Through

Music from Madeline Edwards and more.
Barbara Cooper and Trini Triggs

Barbara Cooper and Trini Triggs

Two journeys shaping country music’s legacy.
Fresh Bops and Friends

Fresh Bops and Friends

Rissi shares music from artists she’s loving.
Dusty & Stones

Dusty & Stones

The Eswatini artists on their unique blend of African country.
Class of 2025

Class of 2025

Color Me Country’s new crew of rising artists to love.
Radical Joy

Radical Joy

Rissi is back with new energy and artists to look out for.
A Black Country Christmas

A Black Country Christmas

Alice Randall joins Rissi for a special family playlist.
Songwriters’ Roundtable

Songwriters’ Roundtable

Ruby Amanfu, Tayla Parx, and Autumn Rowe join Rissi.
Tiera Kennedy

Tiera Kennedy

The artist on nurturing her country and R&B blend.
Sammy Arriaga

Sammy Arriaga

Conversation around his album Seven Roses Vol. 2.
Michael Gray

Michael Gray

Country Music Hall of Fame’s Michael Gray stops by.
Kyshona

Kyshona

Kyshona talks with Rissi about her project Legacy.
Cookout Jams

Cookout Jams

Rissi curates a finger-snapping country playlist.
What Is Country Music: Part 2

What Is Country Music: Part 2

Andrea Williams and Dr. Matthew D. Morrison guest.
Juke Joint Jams

Juke Joint Jams

Rissi highlights her favorite country records right now.
My Black Country

My Black Country

Alice Randall speaks on her project My Black Country.
A Jukebox Playlist

A Jukebox Playlist

Rissi catches up on records in her music library rotation.
Say Her Name

Say Her Name

Rissi celebrates the history of Black women in country.
What Is Country Music: Part 1

What Is Country Music: Part 1

Chris Molanphy and Dr. Jada Watson help define country.
To All the Women I Loved Before

To All the Women I Loved Before

Rissi recognizes all the women who inspire her.
Brittney Spencer

Brittney Spencer

Brittney Spencer talks debut LP and country music today.
THEBROSFRESH

THEBROSFRESH

Rissi hears from Lilli Lewis and THEBROSFRESH.
Class of 2024

Class of 2024

Rissi introduces a group of artists to watch.
New Year, New Tunes

New Year, New Tunes

Rissi returns with music new to Color Me Country.
A Color Me Country Christmas

A Color Me Country Christmas

Rissi plays her favorite holiday music records.
Year-End Wrap-Up

Year-End Wrap-Up

Closing 2023 with Tanner Adell and special guests.
Lizz Wright

Lizz Wright

Lizz Wright on how she connects to her music.
Native Voices

Native Voices

The artist fills in for Native American Heritage Month.
Jubilee and Peace of Mind

Jubilee and Peace of Mind

Updating the show playlist and talking with friends.
Music That Knocks

Music That Knocks

Rissi updates the playlist with her favorite records.
Louis York and Laura Veltz, Pt. 2

Louis York and Laura Veltz, Pt. 2

Continued chat with Louis York and Laura Veltz.
Louis York and Laura Veltz, Pt. 1

Louis York and Laura Veltz, Pt. 1

Featuring songwriters Laura Veltz and Louis York.
Raye Zaragoza

Raye Zaragoza

Raye talks overcoming and self-discovery in new project.
That's My Jam

That's My Jam

Rissi Palmer shares playlist additions from her Apple Music library.
Well Isn't This Special

Well Isn't This Special

A look at the musical legacy of Tracy Chapman.
Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself

Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself

Rissi Palmer reestablishes the importance of Color Me Country.
Danyel Smith

Danyel Smith

Danyel Smith talks support for women of color in entertainment.
CMA Fest Party

CMA Fest Party

Rissi hears from friends of the show ahead of CMA Fest.
A Country Music Gateway

A Country Music Gateway

Columnist Panama Jackson and Rissi Palmer talk gateway country music.
That's My Mama

That's My Mama

Rissi Palmer talks to mother-daughter duos HuneyFire and O.N.E the Duo.
Brian Owens

Brian Owens

Rissi Palmer talks with Bran Owens about Soul of Cash and finding a voice.
Black Reclamation and The Thang

Black Reclamation and The Thang

Rissi Palmer talks to people educating on the origins of the banjo.
Still Here

Still Here

Rissi Palmer hosts a music festival panel and debuts her single “Still Here.”
Color Me Country Radio

Color Me Country Radio

Rissi Palmer introduces Color Me Country’s class of 2023.
I Can Almost See Houston

I Can Almost See Houston

Rissi Palmer honors the life, legacy, and music of Howdy Glenn.
Buffalo Nichols

Buffalo Nichols

Rissi Palmer talks with blues musician Buffalo Nichols.
Just Catching Up

Just Catching Up

Rissi Palmer catches up with theclass of 2022 and some of their music.
Damn Good New Year

Damn Good New Year

Rissi Palmer covers cajun music roots and culture.
A Color Me Country Christmas

A Color Me Country Christmas

Rissi Palmer’s Christmas begins with holiday classics and collabs.
Gabe Lee

Gabe Lee

Music City-based Gabe Lee talks about his project The Hometown Kid and authenticity.
Rissi's Picks Deluxe, Pt. 3

Rissi's Picks Deluxe, Pt. 3

Rissi’s Picks is back with new music additions.
Tami Neilson

Tami Neilson

Americana artist Tami Neilson discusses Kingmaker.
Francesca T. Royster

Francesca T. Royster

Professor and author Francesca T. Roystertalks her book Black Country Music.
BRELAND

BRELAND

BRELAND talks his album Cross Country and songwriting.
The Long Road Festival

The Long Road Festival

Rissi takes Color Me Country to the UK at The Long Road Festival.
Rissi's Picks Deluxe, Pt. 2

Rissi's Picks Deluxe, Pt. 2

Rissi is back with part two of all the music she's listening to.
Rissi's Picks Deluxe, Pt. 1

Rissi's Picks Deluxe, Pt. 1

Rissi plays all the new music she has on shuffle.
Tray Wellington and Misty River

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Writer and author, Marissa R. Moss, talks 'Her Country.'
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Fort Worth Music Festival

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Rissi pops into the Fort Worth African American Roots Music Fest.
Frank Ray and Kat & Alex

Frank Ray and Kat & Alex

Rissi talks to Latinx country artists Frank Ray and Kat & Alex.
Tressie McMillan Cottom

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Rissi speaks to author and professor, Tressie McMillan Cottom.
Indigenous Country Roots

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Rissi interviews Indigenous country artists on music and culture.
Writer's Round

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Rissi speaks with notable songwriters in Music City.
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The State of the Union

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Rissi discusses the state of country music in annual roundtable.
Jason Isbell & Elamin Abdelmahmoud

Jason Isbell & Elamin Abdelmahmoud

Rissi interviews writer Elamin Abdelmahmoud and Jason Isbell.
Class of 2022

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Rissi interviews the Class of 2022 country music artists.
Miko Marks

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Rissi wraps up 2021's favorite moments with Miko Marks.
Charly Lowry and Roger Dale

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Rissi interviews indigenous artists Roger Dale & Charly Lowry.
My Country Content Is Black

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Rissi interviews Black, country music content creators.
Raye Zaragoza & Desiree Dorion

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Rissi spotlights Indigenous folk and country music artists.
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Rissi and crew reminisce and celebrate one year of the show.
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