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Jan 1 2023
Rissi Palmer pens essay for Whose Country Music?: Genre, Identity, and Belonging in Twenty-First-Century Country Music Culture
In a period in which racism and gender inequity are at the fore of public, political, and scholarly discourse, this collection challenges systems of gatekeeping that have dictated who gets to participate in twenty-first century country music culture. Building on…
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Nov 18 2022
RISSI PALMER AND MIKO MARKS ANNOUNCE CO-HEADLINING ACOUSTIC TOUR
2023 is all about making your own magic. Miko Marks and I had a vision and with the heavy lifting of Brooklyn Basement Records and Paladin Artists, it’s manifest! We are going on tour!!!!!!!!! Miko has been an inspiration…
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Oct 26 2022
A New Exhibit Honors the Women Who Shaped Country Music--- And continue to Propel it Forward
The Power of Women in Country Music, a new exhibit coming to the NC Museum of History from the GRAMMY Museum on October 28, spotlights the women who shaped country music and those who continue to propel it forward.
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Jun 22 2022
Holler Country profiles Rissi Palmer and Color Me Country Radio
"Since Color Me Country has been on air, Rissi Palmer has quickly become a leader in the conversation pushing for more equity and inclusion in country music. Ahead of her stage takeover at The Long Road Fest we spoke to…
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Jun 13 2022
Check out Rissi's op-ed for The Grio.com about the CMA's ban on the Confederate flag
Thank you to the Grio for offering their platform. It was really beautiful to watch all the artists I’ve had on Color Me Country and Black Opry have a presence at CMA Fest this year. This was something I couldn’t…
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May 10 2022
15 Country Songs by women that everyone should know - curated by Marissa R. Moss in support of her new book, Her Country
After a decade immersed in Nashville's country music scene, Marissa R. Moss has seen firsthand how pervasive gender inequalities affect female artists from all corners of the genre. Now, she's helping take control of the narrative — literally —…
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Jan 27 2022
Rissi joins Christone "Kingfish" Ingram for the 662 Juke Joint Tour!
GRAMMY-nominated blues artist Christone "Kingfish" Ingram today announces a stellar lineup of supporting acts for his upcoming tour Christone "Kingfish" Ingram Presents 662: Juke Joint Live, including genre-trailblazing singer-songwriters Rissi Palmer, Camille Parker, and Maggie Rose. Full list of…
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Dec 14 2021
NPR's The Best Music of 2021: How Black women reclaimed country and Americana music in 2021
To see it all together is really something. I'm crying reading this, thank you for the acknowledgement and the reminder to keep fighting. My sisters showed out this year. Thank you Andrea Williams, Ann K. Powers, Jewly Hight, and Marcus…
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Oct 25 2021
Color Me Country Radio w/ Rissi Palmer named Best New Podcast by The Nashville Scene!!!
Ron Wynn has been a friend, an ally, and someone I respect for years, since my beginning in Nashville. That’s what makes this honor so much grander for me. Thank you to Ron and to the Nashville Scene for…
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Sep 25 2021
The Tennessean presents Hallowed Sound, including an essay by Rissi Palmer
Thank you so much to the Tennessean, especially Matthew Leimkuehler, for asking me to reflect on the last year in Country music. Hallowed Sounds includes pieces from Mickey Guyton, Allison Russell, Willie Jones, Darius Rucker, and more. I'm honored…
Read moreAug 18 2021
CMT Hot 20 Countdown Special Correspondent Rissi Palmer interviews Jennifer Hudson, star of the Aretha Franklin bio pic, Respect!
I had the privilege of interviewing the fabulous Jennifer Hudson about her starring role as Aretha Franklin in the biopic Respect for CMT Hot 20 Countdown… check it out!!!

Jun 21 2021
Rolling Stone names Rissi Palmer as one of the Future 25 of Music!!!
Words cannot even express what an honor this is!!! Thank you to Rolling Stone for including me in this list of Changemakers. You can read all about it HERE.

Apr 25 2021
Rissi Palmer is the News & Observer's Tar Heel of the Month!!!
A huge thank you to the Raleigh News & Observer for choosing me as Tar Heel of the Month!!! Check the article out HERE.

Mar 9 2021
The List asks Rissi who the 4 Country Music Stars are You Should Know
Thank you to The List show for having me on to speak about some of my favorite new artists. Click HERE to meet my top 4!!!

Feb 25 2021
Black Carpet Speaker Series- Women In Music: A Conversation with Rhiannon Giddens and Rissi Palmer on March 6!
A Conversation with Two Amazing Women In Music on Saturday, March 6 at 12pm pst/3pm est.
Rhiannon Giddens
Celebrated MacArthur "Genius Grant" Recipient, Grammy Winner, Singer, Fiddle and Banjo Player
And
Rissi Palmer
Southern Soul Singer…
Feb 19 2021
Rissi Palmer, Vince Gill, Maren Morris, and Ryan Hurd discuss shifting Country music's culture on CBS This Morning
“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…
Read moreFeb 11 2021
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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