Coffee Break: Hug a Musician Day
by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala
November 13, 2025

Each year, time is set aside so you can show appreciation to your favorite musician… and it just so happens to fall on November 13! The holiday is known as Hug a Musician Day, and it’s the perfect reason to celebrate your favorite artist.
A lot of work goes into creating music, so let’s take some time to recognize an artist who has made an impact on you with their craft. Give your favorite musician a virtual hug by suggesting their song for today’s Coffee Break!
So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from an artist you would like to show appreciation to would you like to hear?
Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.
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Songs Played
Tori Amos- Silent All These Years
Tommy Stinson's Cowboys in the Campfire- Dream
Tapes 'n Tapes- Insistor
Of Monsters And Men- Dirty Paws
Wilco- Either Way
Bjork- Hyperballad
