“CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason talks to country artists Vince Gill, Maren Morris, Ryan Hurd and Rissi Palmer™ about whether the genre and the country industry is going through a reckoning from top to bottom. You can see…
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Feb 17 2021
Black, Female and Carving Out Their Own Path in Country Music: New York Times Feature
A HUGE thank you to Sarah Rodman and the New York Times for writing and running this piece. I also want to thank the beautiful, talented, and courageous women in this article who made this such a heart warming…
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Color Me Country Radio w/ Rissi Palmer hosts roundtable discussion about Race & Country Music on Sunday, February 14
This Sunday, Feb. 14 at 7pm est, Color Me Country Radio w/ Rissi Palmer is having a discussion with journalist/activist/author Andrea Williams, & Country stars Cam and Maren Morris about why we are so passionate about shifting the culture…
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Feb 11 2021
Rissi Palmer & Color Me Country Radio Included in the Country Music Hall of Fame's "American Currents: State of Music" exhibit!
I'm proud to be included in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's new exhibit "American Currents: State of the Music" —it opens Friday, March 12, and recognizes artists, musicians, and songwriters who helped shape country music in 2020.Learn…
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Jan 26 2021
Rissi Palmer, Caylee Hammack, & Lauren Alaina host the CMT Next Women of Country Class of 2021
Caylee Hammack, Rissi Palmer and Lauren Alaina host a one-hour digital special, “CMT Presents: Next Women of Country Class of 2021,” celebrating the ten new #CMTNextWomen inductees. The show features full performances from the new members and…
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Jan 17 2021
The Boot features Color Me Country's first ever Class of 2021!!!
Thank you to TheBoot for featuring Color Me Country's Class of 2021 list. You can read more about the artists HERE and get to know them better on Sunday, January 17 at 7pm est on Color Me Country Radio w/…
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Dec 31 2020
Taste of Country invites Rissi to give her best of 2020 from Color Me Country Radio
Thank you to Taste of Country for inviting me to make a list of my favorites from Color Me Country Radio in 2020. You can check it out HERE.

Dec 21 2020
Authority Magazine asks Rissi Palmer what are the five things you need to shine in the Music Industry
Authority Magazine gave me lots to think about with this one. Thanks for the opportunity! Check it out HERE.

Dec 19 2020
Rissi Palmer's Color of Country from SoulCountry.net
Thank you to Alan Richard and SoulCountry.net for this awesome piece. You can check it out HERE.

Dec 15 2020
Rissi Palmer and Kelly McCartney introduce the Color Me Country Artist Fund
Singer-songwriter and Color Me Country radio host, Rissi Palmer, has announced her partnership with Kelly McCartney and the Rainey Day Fund to create the Color Me Country Artist Fund to provide financial support to underrepresented voices…
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Nov 29 2020
Rissi Palmer speaks with NPR's All Things Considered about Color Me Country Radio
A HUGE thank you to Brian Bumbery, Gemma Watters, and Michelle Martin for this awesome interview. Anyone who knows me knows how much I love NPR...this was a dream come true! You can hear the full interview HERE.

Nov 19 2020
ABC 11 Captures Rissi's reaction to the Maren Morris shout out
Thank you to Gloria Rodriguez and ABC 11 for speaking with me about my music, Color Me Country Radio, and that very cool Maren Morris shout out. You can see the interview HERE.

Nov 6 2020
Color Me Country Radio w/ Rissi Palmer welcomes Darius Rucker!!!
I am so excited to announce my guest for this week's episode of Color Me Country Radio w/ Rissi Palmer ... Darius Rucker!!! You can read more about our conversation exclusively in People Magazine today HERE and hear our…
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Oct 15 2020
Country Music's reckoning: Black Women forge their own path in whitewashed industry
Thank you to Olivia Roos and NBC News for including Color Me Country Radio and I in this story. You can read the full article HERE.

Oct 14 2020
I Am Your Mama's Country Music - Country Soul Songbook Summit
This is what your Mama’s Country music looks like.
We know in our bones that the music and culture we have come to know as Country, Soul, and Americana, are truly for EVERYONE. We’re coming together to celebrate…
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Sep 29 2020
IBMA presents Shout & Shine showcase on Saturday, October 3
For five years now BGS and our partners at PineCone have used our voices, resources, and positivity to lift up and celebrate diversity in bluegrass and roots music through the Shout & Shine showcase. This year, the event’s 5th…
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Sep 25 2020
The Q discusses Rissi Palmer's new radio show that showcases people of colour in Country Music
I had a wonderful time speaking with Tom on the Q, I appreciate them having me! You can hear our conversation HERE.

Sep 25 2020
Meet Rissi Palmer, The Black Female Country Artist Spotlighting The Genre’s Diverse History on the State of Things
A BIG thank you to Stacia, Frank, and everyone at The State of Things for having me on the show! You can hear our conversation HERE.

Sep 16 2020
Rissi Palmer talks with Hunter and Ashley on All Our Favorite People Podcast
I had an absolute BALL talking with Hunter and Ashley. We discuss my new Apple Music Country series, “Color Me Country Radio w/ Rissi Palmer .” The show shines a light on the rich history of Black, Indigenous and…
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Aug 18 2020
Color Me Country Radio with Rissi Palmer launches on Apple Music Country
Y'all...I have been DYING to tell you but was sworn to secrecy. I am proud to announce that my show, Color Me Country Radio w/ Rissi Palmer, will now be heard on the Apple Music Country platform on…
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Jul 10 2020
Rissi's Hangin' & Sangin' with Kelly McCartney
A HUGE thank you to Kelly McCartney for the interview. We discuss race, music, my new podcast, and so much more. Check out the interview HERE.