Songs at the Center

J. Scott Franklin, Eric Gnezda, Mary Bragg, Tracy Walker

Performances by J. Scott Franklin, host Eric Gnezda with Arkadiy Gips, Mary Bragg and Tracy Walker from the Peggy R. McC

American Gypsy, Grace Adele, Keenan Wade, Isken

Songs at the Center presents songwriters Grace Adele & Keenan Wade, Isken, David LaMotte, along with American Gypsy, con

Master Series: John Oates

A discussion and performances with John Oates on a special Master Series edition of Songs at the Center.

Dianna Corcoran, Marti Dodson, Patrick Buzzard

Australian Chart Topper Dianna Corcoran along with Marti Dodson and Pat Buzzard of the Columbus band, Saving Jane join h

Mary Bragg, Tracy Walker, J. Scott Franklin, American Gypsy

Performances and interviews with Mary Bragg, Tracy Walker, J. Scott Franklin, American Gypsy (Neil Jacobs, Arkadiy Gips,

The Floorwalkers, The Accidentals and Korby Lenker

Performances by Theo Perry & Jonathan Elliott of the Floorwalkers, Savannah Buist & Katie Larson of the Accidentals, Kor

Willie Phoenix, Kathy Redwine & Hollie Brogunier, Steve Goodie

Willie Phoenix performs "So Beautiful"; Kathy Redwine and Hollie Brogunier sing "Group Therapy" and "Kiss Me Back"; Stev

Master Series with Grammy Award Winner Don Henry

Don Henry sits down with host Eric Gnezda in another episode of the Master Series. In a one-on-one interview format, Don

David LaMotte, Grace Adele & Keenan Wade, Isken

Performances by and interviews with David LaMotte, Grace Adele & Keenan Wade and Isken.

Dianna Corcoran, Marti Dodson, Patrick Buzzard, Eric Gnezda

Performances by and interviews with singer-songwriters Dianna Corcoran, Marti Dodson, Patrick Buzzard and host Eric Gnez

The Floorwalkers, The Accidentals, Korby Lenker, Eric Gnezda

Performances by and interviews with Theo Perry & Jonathan Elliott of the Floorwalkers, Savannah Buist & Katie Larson of

Master Series with Tom Russell

Tom Russell, one of America’s foremost songwriters, sits down with host, Eric Gnezda, for a one-on-one interview, in w

Dianna Corcoran, The Red Wine Effect, American Gypsy & more

To close out season two of Songs of the Center, we share a compilation of performances by Dianna Corcoran, The Red Wine

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Multiple Grammy Award Winner Carl Jackson, Larry Cordle, Jerry Salley

Grammy Award-winning country and bluegrass musician Carl Jackson; country singer-songwriter Larry Cordle; country and bl

RCA Recording Artist Christon Gray, Whetherman, Danika Holmes (With Jeb Hart)

RCA recording artist Christon Gray; Whetherman, independent singer-songwriter Nicholas Williams; vocalist Danika Holmes

West Virginia Music Hall of Fame Inductee Bob Thompson, Todd Burge, Jessica Baldwin

Bob Thompson, a 2015 inductee into the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame; singer-songwriter Todd Burge; Jessica Baldwin.

Cheley Tackett, Micah Kesselring, Mandy Cook

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Marc Cohn talks about his creative process.

Master Series With Grammy Winner Marc Cohn

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Marc Cohn talks about his creative process.

NBC's The Voice Semi-finalist Emily Keener, Thor Platter, Laurie Caner

Singer and guitarist Emily Keener of "The Voice"; singer-songwriter Thor Platter; singer and banjo player Laurie Michell

Student Episode

Students between the ages of 16 and 20 include Sienna Stocky, Olivia Martinez, Hunter Rich, Sadie Johnson and Grace Mato

Multiple Grammy Award Winner Carl Jackson, Larry Cordle, Jerry Salley

Grammy Award-winner Carl Jackson; country singer-songwriter Larry Cordle; country and bluegrass singer-songwriter Jerry

RCA Recording Artist Christon Gray, Whetherman, Danika Holes (With Jeb Hart)

RCA recording artist Christon Gray; independent singer-songwriter Whetherman; singer Danika Holmes.

Cheley Tackett, Micah Kesselring, Mandy Cook

Singer Cheley Tackett; singer Micah Kesselring, a finalist at the 2016 International Blues Challenge; guitarist and sing

Master Series With Multiple Grammy Winners Peter Asher & Albert Lee

Peter Asher, who scored 10 top-10 hits as part of Peter & Gordon, also found success as a producer and manager; Grammy A

NBC's The Voice Semi-finalist Emily Keener, Thor Platter, Laurie Caner

Singer and guitarist Emily Keener of "The Voice"; singer-songwriter Thor Platter; singer and banjo player Laurie Michell

Encore Episode

A compilation show features Micah Kesselring, Marc Cohn, Sadie Johnson and Grace Matombe, The Trio, Larry Cordle, Jerry

Sarah Peacock, T. Wong and John Schwab

Georgia native Sarah Peacock bridges country, blues, Americana and rock and roll; singer-songwriter T. Wong; songwriter

Sugarcane Jane (Savana Lee and Anthony Crawford), Andrew Adkins

Husband-wife duo Sugarcane Jane; singer-songwriter and guitarist Andrew Adkins; Ronnie "Diamond" Hoard performs gospel m

Bruce Cockburn -- Master Series Episode

Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist Bruce Cockburn.

Erin Enderlin, Craig S. Heath and Nikki D.

Arkansas native Erin Enderlin; five-time Ohio Music Awards winner Craig Heath; Nikki D Brown performs Sacred Steel, a mu

Chris Trapper, Olivia Millerschin and Diana Chittester

Boston-based singer-songwriter Chris Trapper; singer Olivia Millerschin; singer-songwriter and guitarist Diana Chitteste

Nellie McKay, Lil' Red and the Rooster (Jennifer Milligan and Pascal...

British-American singer and songwriter Nellie McKay; Lil' Red & The Rooster perform original songs; award-winning songwr

Sarah Peacock, T. Wong and John Schwab

Georgia native Sarah Peacock bridges country, blues, Americana and rock and roll; singer-songwriter T. Wong; songwriter

Sugarcane Jane (Savana Lee and Anthony Crawford), Andrew Adkins and Ronnie "Diamond" Hoard

Husband-and-wife duo Sugarcane Jane; singer-songwriter Andrew Adkins; Ronnie "Diamond" Hoard's solo gospel music.

Tom Paxton -- Master Series Episode

Folk singer-songwriter and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-winner Tom Paxton's songs have been recorded by everyone fr

Erin Enderlin, Craig S. Heath and Nikki D

Songwriter Erin Enderlin; multi-instrumentalist Craig S. Heath writes for piano, guitar, mountain dulcimer and banjo; Ni

Nellie McKay, Lil' Red and the Rooster (Jennifer Milligan and Pascal Fo...

British-American singer-songwriter Nellie McKay; Lil' Red & The Rooster perform original songs; songwriter Eric Gnezda.

Chris Trapper, Olivia Millerschin and Diana Chittester

Boston-based singer-songwriter Chris Trapper; singer-songwriter Olivia Millerschin blends vintage folk and modern pop; s

Compilation Special

A compilation show features original material from the past season.

Emily Earle, MojoFlo (Amber Knicole, George Barrie, Walter Kolhoff)

Singer-songwriter Emily Earle; the neo-funk group MojoFlo; singer-songwriter Alfa.

Doc Robinson (Jonathan Elliott & Nick D'Andrea); Alex Bevan; The Carpenter Ants

The duo Doc Robinson, comprising Jonathan Elliott and Nick D'Andrea; Ohio songwriter Alex Bevan; The Carpenter Ants pres

Tony Arata -- Master Series Episode

Singer-songwriter Tony Arata performs at the Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center of Worthington, Ohio.

Matraca Berg; Marshall Chapman; Tommy Womack

Grammy Award nominee Matraca Berg, the youngest person inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame; songwriter,

Jan Krist; Timothy Paul; Carly Fratianne

Singer-songwriter Carly Fratianne of the band Souther; Jan Krist, founding member of the Yellow Room Gang; Timothy Paul.

Eric Brace; Peter Cooper; Thomm Jutz

Grammy Award-nominees Eric Brace, Peter Cooper and Thomm Jutz weave stories, songs, harmonies and guitar playing in a sp

Emily Earle; MojoFlo (Amber Knicole, George Barrie, Walter Kohlhoff)

Emily Earle performs a mix of melodic songs with heartfelt lyrics; the Neo funk group MojoFlo; born in the Philippine co

Doc Robinson (Jonathan Elliott & Nick D'Andrea); Alex Bevan; The Carpenter Ants

The duo Doc Robinson, comprising Jonathan Elliott and Nick D'Andrea; Ohio songwriter Alex Bevan; The Carpenter Ants of W

Don Schlitz -- Master Series Episode

Two-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter Don Schlitz talks about writing the Kenny Rogers hit "The Gambler" and 23 other

Matraca Berg; Marshall Chapman; Tommy Womack

Three-time Grammy Award nominee Matraca Berg; songwriter, author and actor Marshall Chapman; songwriter Tommy Womack.

Janis Ian -- Master Series Episode

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Janis Ian.

Eric Brace; Peter Cooper; Thomm Jutz

Eric Brace, Peter Cooper and Thomm Jutz celebrate the release of their album "Riverland," which showcases their stories,

Compilation Special

A compilation show features original material from various artists.

John Gorka, Amilia K. Spicer & Rev. Robert B. Jones, Sr.

Kerrville New Folk winner John Gorka; singer Amilia K. Spicer; the Rev. Robert B. Jones Sr.

Sadie Johnson, Barefoot McCoy & Alice Peacock

Sadie Johnson; singer-songwriter and musician Barefoot McCoy; folk singer Alice Peacock.

Keith Larsen, Todd Burge & Crys Matthews

Singer-songwriter Keith Larsen; singer-songwriter Todd Burge; singer-songwriter Crys Matthews.

Suzy Bogguss, Robin August & Alice Wallace

Grammy Award-winning country music singer-songwriter Suzy Bogguss; Robin August; Alice Wallace.

Nellie Clay, Brandon Lee Adams & Brandi Sparks

Western folk singer-songwriter Nellie Clay; singer-songwriter and bluegrass guitarist Brandon Lee Adams; singer-songwrit

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John Gorka, Amilia K. Spicer & Rev. Robert B. Jones, Sr.

Kerrville New Folk winner John Gorka; Amilia K. Spicer; the Rev. Robert B. Jones Sr.

Sadie Johnson, Barefoot Mccoy & Alice Peacock

Guitarist Sadie Johnson; musician and singer-songwriter Barefoot McCoy; folk singer Alice Peacock.

Keith Larsen, Todd Burge & Crys Matthews

Songwriter Keith Larsen; folk musician Todd Burge; songwriter Crys Matthews.

Suzy Bogguss, Robin August & Alice Wallace

Grammy Award-winning contemporary country singer-songwriter Suzy Bogguss; songwriter Robin August; singer-songwriter Ali

Nellie Clay, Brandon Lee Adams & Brandi Sparks

Western folk singer-songwriter Nellie Clay; songwriter and guitarist Brandon Lee Adams; singer-songwriter Brandi Sparks.

Rodney Crowell

Two-time Grammy Award-winner Rodney Crowell.

Compilation Special

A compilation featuring performances of original material.

Part One: Molly Tuttle, Lilly Hiatt, Aaron Lee Tasjan

The East Nashville music scene is highlighted through Molly Tuttle, Lilly Hiatt, Aaron Lee Tasjan, and hosted by singer-

Part One: Becky Buller, Tim Easton, The Dinallos

Ten-time International Bluegrass Music Association award-winner, Becky Buller, along with Tim Easton, and The Dinallos,

Bill Miller

Three-time Grammy Award winner, Native-American songwriter, Bill Miller, performs in a "Master Series" episode, hosted b

Part One: Marti Jones, Don Dixon, The Shootouts, Austin Walkin' Cane & Chris Allen

Marti Jones, former A&M Records, RCA Records, Sugar Hill Records artist, Don Dixon, songwriter and producer, The Shootou

Part One: Beth Nielsen Chapman, The Accidentals, Maia Sharp, Kim Richey

Grammy Nominee Beth Nielson Chapman, Sav Buist and Katie Larson of the Accidentals, Maia Sharp, Kim Richey, and hosted b

Todd Sharp

Hit songwriter for Christine McVie and Juice Newton, Todd Sharp, performs in a "Master Series" episode, hosted by singer

Part Two: Molly Tuttle, Lilly Hiatt, Aaron Lee Tasjan

The East Nashville music scene is highlighted through Molly Tuttle, Lilly Hiatt, Aaron Lee Tasjan, and hosted by singer-

Part Two: Becky Buller, Tim Easton, The Dinallos

Ten-time International Bluegrass Music Association award-winner, Becky Buller, with Tim Easton, The Dinallos, and hosted

100th Episode, Featuring Jeff Daniels

Two-Time Emmy Award-winning actor (and songwriter) Jeff Daniels performs on Songs at the Center's one-hundredth episode,

Part Two: Marti Jones, Don Dixon, The Shootouts, Austin Walkin' Cane & Chris

Marti Jones, former A&M Records, RCA Records, Sugar Hill Records artist, Don Dixon, songwriter and producer, The Shootou

Part Two: Beth Nielsen Chapman, The Accidentals, Maia Sharp, Kim Richey

Grammy Nominee Beth Nielson Chapman, Sav Buist and Katie Larson of the Accidentals, Maia Sharp, Kim Richey, and hosted b

Tom Douglas

Grammy Award-winning songwriter, Tom Douglas, performs on this "Master Series" episode. Douglas' song, "The House That B

Encore Episode

Songs at the Center's season-ending show features the season's most compelling artists doing great, original material th

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

Jesse Terry, Kyshona, Craig Bickhardt

From Bonnaroo, the Philadelphia Folk Festival, and AmericanaFest, Jesse Terry joins us on the somewhat-more-intimate Son

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 Impr

Andrew Farriss, Rod Abernethy, Murphy

Songwriter Andrew Farriss, INXS; songwriter and guitarist Rod Abernethy; "American Idol" fan favourite Murphy.

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

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

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, join

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

Rod Abernethy, Murphy, Andrew Farriss

Rod Abernethy, composer of video game theme music and soundtracks for Disney, Activision, Dreamworks, Warner Brothers, N

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 McEn

Matt Butler, Angela Perley, Mark Erelli

Matt Butler plays from his one-man show, "Reckless Son"; songwriter Angela Perley; songwriter Mark Erelli mixes science

Tenille Townes, Caitlyn Smith, Caylee Hammack

Singer-songwriters Tenille Townes, Caitlyn Smith and Caylee Hammack.

Songs at the Center's Annual 'Compilation Show

Music and interviews from the past season.

10th Anniversary Celebration, Part 1

Singer-songwriters Beth Nielsen Chapman, John Oates, Janis Ian, Ray Stevens and Mark Cohn.

10th Anniversary Celebration, Part 2

Songwriters Don Schlitz, Molly Tuttle, Tom Douglas, Suzy Bogguss and Tony Arata.

Three Grammy Award Winners: Tom Paxton, Don Henry and Jon Vezner, Part 1

Grammy Award-winning songwriters Tom Paxton, Don Henry and Jon Vezner.

Hannah Aldridge, Julie Williams, Melody Walker, Part 1

Pianist turned songwriter Hannah Aldridge; Julie Williams, CMT Next Women of Country Class of 2023; songwriter Melody Wa

Ava Preston, Delyn Christian, JD Eicher, Part 1

Ava Preston joins Americana songwriter Delyn Christian and JD Eicher.

Mary Gauthier, a Master Series Episode, at Nat'l Veterans Museum and Memorial

Mary Gauthier performs at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, accompanied by singer-songwriter Jaimee Harris.

Comedy Songwriting Special With Heywood Banks, Steve Goodie & Carla Ulbrich

A comedy songwriting special with Heywood Banks, Steve Goodie and Carla Ulbrich.

Nicole Boggs, Jordan Allen Dean, Angel Snow, Part 1

Blues singer Nicole Boggs joins Muscle Shoals songwriter Jordan Allen Dean and Angel Snow for an intimate songwriter's r

Three Grammy Winners: Tom Paxton, Don Henry and Jon Vezner, Part 2

American folk singer-songwriter Tom Paxton performs with Don Henry and Jon Vezner, AKA The Don Juans.

Hannah Aldridge, Julie Williams, Melody Walker, Part 2

Melody Walker performs with Hannah Aldridge and Julie Williams.

Ava Preston, Delyn Christian, JD Eicher, Part 2

JD Eicher is joined by jazz artist Ava Preston and songwriter Delyn Christian.

Master Series With Hall of Famer Thom Schuyler

Thom Schuyler performs some of his biggest hits and talks about the history of some of his songs.

Alicia Michilli, Jordan Allen Dean, Angel Snow, Part 2

Songwriter Angel Snow joins Jordan Allen Dean and Detroit-born songwriter Alicia Michilli onstage.

Master Series With Ruthie Foster

Grammy Award-winner Ruthie Foster's combination of gospel, blues, folk and soul songs has put her in the Texas Music Hal

Liz Longley, Abigail Lapell, Amanda Pascali

Singer-songwriter Liz Longley; Canadian Folk Music award-winner Abigail Lapell; singer-songwriter Amanda Pascali.

Arkadiy Gips, Alex Gordez, Michael Logen, Emily Shackelton

Ukrainian-born instrumentalists Arkadiy Gips and Alex Gordez perform with Michael Logen and Emily Shackleton.

Kelly Willis; Brennen Leigh; Melissa Carper

Songwriters Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh and Melissa Carper come together to create a unique sound with harmonies and mel

Amythyst Kiah; Sarah Darling; Nicole Witt

Guitar and banjo player Amythyst Kiah joins Sarah Darling and Nicole Witt.

Tia Sillers; Gordie Sampson; Adam Hambrick

Grammy Award winners Tia Sillers and Gordie Sampson; songwriter and storyteller Adam Hambrick.

Master Series With Livingston Taylor

Singer-songwriter and folk musician Livingston Taylor has enthralled audiences for more than 50 years with his voice, pi

Liz Longley; Abigail Lapell; Amanda Pascali

Songwriter Liz Longley; Canadian Folk Music Award winner Abigail Lapell; Amanda Pascali, who writes about growing up as

Arkadiy Gips; Alex Gordez; Michael Logen; Emily Shackelton

Ukrainian-born instrumentalists Arkadiy Gips and Alex Gordez share the stage with songwriters Michael Logen and Emily Sh

Kelly Willis; Brennen Leigh; Melissa Carper

Songwriters Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh and Melissa Carper create a unique sound with harmonies and melodies played on g

Amythyst Khia; Sarah Darling; Nicole Witt

Guitar and banjo player Amythyst Kiah joins Sarah Darling and Nicole Witt.

Tia Sillers; Gordie Sampson; Adam Hambrick

Artist and songwriter Tia Sillers; singer-songwriter Gordie Sampson; singer-songwriter Adam Hambrick.

Compilation Show

Interviews from the past season.