Just to be clear. It’s the John F Kennedy center legally. Just like it’s still the department of defense

D'Angelo has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his former manager says. He was 51

BREAKING: A federal judge finds that there is evidence Kilmar Abrego was VINDICTIVELY PROSECUTED. The judge GRANTS Abrego's motion for discovery and a hearing, and the government must now PROVE it did not vindictively prosecute Mr. Abrego. 1/

In spite of how you feel about Charlie Kirk, Donald Trump or politics in general, what does the data say about the rise in hate crimes & political violence? We checked.

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Singing this North Carolina gospel tune with my sister Lalenja at Biscuits & Banjos was a deeply moving moment for me. Lalenja and I have been singing together since I was about 4, and I don’t think I’ve ever done a show in North Carolina that she hasn’t sung on since.

President Trump and his administration have touted D.C.’s 12-day stretch without a homicide as “the first time that’s taken place in years." That's false. Here's the data:

Life comes at you fast

This Sat., 8/16, the Kentucky Gentlemen swing by Color Me Country to discuss their new album, Rhinestone Revolution, and so much more. Don’t miss it! Listen live for FREE (no subscription needed) exclusively on @applemusic at 2p et/1PM ct , just click the link at showtime: apple.co/RissiPalmer.

Texas hasn't received FEMA aid yet. The callous disregard from officials is shocking. I hope Texans remember this in 2026. Ultimately, it seems the priority is enriching the wealthy using funds collected from struggling individuals.

People in Los Angeles have been protesting 24 hours for 2 weeks straight and no news outlet is covering it! 8/8/25

This Sat., 8/2 at 2p et, singer songwriter Kandia Crazy Horse (@cactusroselovesyou ) stops by Color Me Country Radio, along with new music from @camcountry, @scoot_teasley , @rebeccaportermusic , @theboykinz and so much more. Tune in and listen for free on @applemusic Country: apple.co/RissiPalmer

A super fresh episode of the Apple music podcast Color Me Country is out now! Amazing singer @rissipalmermusic.bsky.social hosts this discussion where we get deep on genres, politics, and history. Feed your head with a fun listen now! apple.co/RissiPalmer #colormecountry

Today, Saturday, 7/19, I speak to the genre bending and expanding group, @gangstagrass! The playlist is full of their great music, as well as new music from @williejones, @tanneradell, and a new discovery, @moongak_! You can hear it all live (free) at 2p et on @Apple Music (apple.co/RissiPalmer)

Color Me Country Radio has all the new music this Sat., July 5. We’re playing the new new from @taelewis__ , @grandbandz_ , @anacristinacash , @jacross , and so much more! Listen live (and for FREE!) on @Apple Music Country tomorrow at 2p et, just click the link at showtime: apple.co/RissiPalmer

New Music Friday!!! Check out “For Who You Are” by Eric Lee featuring yours truly 😊 Available now: music.apple.com/us/album/for...

Werk today, with make up by Kyler Ellese

I don’t watch football but please believe I’m buying a Jalen Hurts jersey immediately… youtu.be/psgprtrWVRs

@rhiannongiddens.bsky.social & @rissipalmermusic.bsky.social & so many of their artist/scholar/activist are building their own spaces, scenes, communities & #biscuitsandbanjos is a phenomenal celebration of it all 🪕🪕🪕 www.npr.org/2025/04/25/n...

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Y’all… we have reached the finish line!!! I had my last session for Survivor’s Joy yesterday 🥹 A HUGE thank you to my extraordinary friends for coming in clutch: @shanatucker (cello & bgvs), @tamishawaden, @misshokim, and @deerocking_onpurpose (bgvs). I can’t wait for the world to hear this…

I'm excited and honored to be speaking at Yale next Friday, April 18 regarding the state of Black artists in Country music, Color Me Country, advocacy, and my own artistry alongside my mentor and dear friend Alice Randall...and I get to meet @bigfreedia 😭

I am very proud to present my all North Carolina Color Me Country Revue Lineup for the @biscuitsandbanjosfest!!! My stage features the best that North Carolina offers in Country, Americana, and Roots music, including: @mishafair @austinmcneillmusic @kamarathomasmusic @dashawnhickman_steelguitar

Dispatches from the road: Traiblazing Women of Country Tour edition… as I sit in the van headed to Billings, MT from Butte, I can honestly say I am having a ball on this tour. There’s nothing like spending time with funny, kind, authentic, and talented as hell musicians.

The song for the Pointer Sisters was “Fairytale”. The categories were combined in 2015 to create the one that Beyonce and Miley won tonight #Blackhistory #blackcountrymusic101

If you listen to the podcast, On Point Radio with Meghna Chakrabarti, or are in Boston and listen to WBUR, check out today’s episode with Taylor Crumpton and I 😊 Click this link after 2p to hear it: www.wbur.org/radio/progra...

Durham musician Rissi Palmer will co-headline the Trailblazing Women of Country tour, pulling from the catalog of Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton. (@rissipalmermusic.bsky.social)

I am SO excited to announce that I will be headed out on the road as a part of the IMG Artists “Trailblazing Women of Country: A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly” Tour, produced by Eli Wolf. Kicking-off on February 20, the concert tour features vocalist Kristina Train and I,

Thanks to George Conway for posting Caroline Kennedy's letter so everyone is informed about RFK Jr. Please repost far and wide.

The theme for 2025 on Color Me Country Radio is “Radical Joy”, so it is with much joy that I announce the Color Me Country Class of 2025: Serafia, Andrea Vasquez, David Unlayao, and Elsie! These are people that I think exemplify the mission of Color Me Country and make damn good music!

Meanwhile, Costco’s shareholders voted 98% to 2% to keep their diversity practices in place.

Elections have consequences, part infinity

Bravery is a honest, unwavering, soft but firm voice in the face of ignorance…

“We must rapidly begin the shift from a ‘thing-oriented’ society to a ‘person-oriented’ society. When machines and computers, profit motives and property rights are considered more important than people,

The message was changed to include his name. Yes, this all seems legit 😑

This Saturday, January 18 at 2p et/1p ct, Color Me Country Radio is back for our first episode of the 5th season!!! I’m playing all my new favorite music and sharing worthy charities to help communities in need in NC and LA.

Young people, life comes at you fast. One day you’re dancing drunk on tables and dating wildly inappropriate people, the next you’re wearing a shirt that says “Volleyball Mom” and yelling at tiny humans to put their plates away…

Today was an interesting milestone for me as a radio show curator… I got my first AI submission. It was TERRIBLE, and I’m not being biased. It literally just repeated words associated with “country”, like horse, farm, bull, etc. I checked the streaming numbers for this song and was shocked to see

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I realized today that Color Me Country Radio w/ Rissi Palmer just hit 100 episodes this past Saturday with the Christmas episode. I realize what a gift and privilege it is to say that, and I don’t take it lightly. Color Me Country Radio has allowed me to grow as an artist, a brand, and a human being

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Considering that I make home cooked meals, FROM SCRATCH, at least 3-4 times a week when I’m not on the road (1 night is “dinner free for all”), I don’t know whether to cry or laugh at this 🤦🏽‍♀️ Pizza. She said pizza represents our family and culture 😂 It be your own kids…

This Saturday, Dec. 7 at 12p et/11a ct, Color Me Country Radio is celebrating a My Black Country Christmas with Alice Randall (she brought me cookies, y’all 🥹)!!! The playlist for this episode was curated by Alice based on her best selling book, My Black Country. You’ll hear the best of the

I’m sharing this Gofundme today in the hopes that it’ll give this young woman and her family a boost. If you’ve ever seen my music video for “Country Girl”, you may have seen the cutie pie little girl riding around on her tricycle. Her name is Alivia and she’s all grown up now.

On this #smallbusinesssaturday, I want to plug and support a dear sister who is an author who just released a book published through her own imprint! The book is called Inside of Me 2.0: My story with a 20 year lens by Shellie R Warren.

Theres an uncomfortable subject that exit polls, election post mortems & even the most progressive pundits NEVER talk about. All the political hot takes on why Trump won are based on 1 unspoken premise: It’s time to talk about the mono-racial coalition thegrio.com/2024/11/22/w...