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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Oct 7 2022
Rissi Palmer and Miko Marks are Still Here in a feature for Vulture/New York Magazine
A huge thank you to Andrea Williams for this beautiful and real piece on my girl Miko Marks and myself. You can read it AND check out the beautiful pictures by Cedrick Jones HERE.

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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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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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…
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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 30 2021
Rissi and Rising Country Star Tenille Arts talk backstage at the Opry for CMT's Hot 20 Countdown
I'm so excited to be working with CMT's Hot 20 Countdown as a Special Correspondent. My first assignment was speaking with rising star Tenille Arts about her emotional Opry performance and how she’s on her way to making her…
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CBS Morning Show catches up with Rissi after her first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry after 13 years!!!
A VERY BIG thank you to the CBS Morning Show for having me back on their show to discuss this huge moment for me.

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 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 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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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.

Apr 9 2020
Rissi Palmer & Mickey Guyton speak with Zora Magazine about Black Women in Country Music
A HUGE thank you to Andrea Williams, Mickey Guyton, and Zora Magazine for speaking with me about my past experiences in Country Music.
"... I just want people to know that we, as Black people, have a stake in…
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