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Coffee Break: International Country Music Day

Margo Price performs on 'Austin City Limits' on PBS, Season 42, episode 10.
Margo Price performs on 'Austin City Limits' on PBS, Season 42, episode 10.courtesy KLRU-TV/Austin City Limits. Photo by Scott Newton

by Jill Riley and Anna Weggel

September 17, 2020

Happy International Country Music Day!

This morning Jill spun some Tammy Wynette for Vinyl Tap and Hank Williams for Music History and now it's time to dive deeper into the fields of indie/alternative country, outlaw country and a nice dose of classic country.

And if today's set of music isn't enough for you (because why would it be?) make sure to check out United States of Americana with Bill DeVille - music with country and roots influences - on Sundays 8-10 am.

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for International Country Music Day?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

Gram Parsons - Return Of The Grievous Angel
Tanya Tucker - Delta Dawn
The Highwomen - Highwomen
Little Feat - Willin'
Slim Whitman - Indian Love Call
Waylon Jennings - Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way
Dolly Parton - My Tennessee Mountain Home