As you plan your holiday gifts this year, make sure you consider giving some love to crafters, creatives, assemblers and makers based here in Minnesota.

Radio Heartland host Mike Pengra shares his favorite albums of 2021.

Embarking on his SOCKS: A Rock N’ Roll Christmas Tour, JD McPherson joins United States of Americana host Bill DeVille to share some updates and some fascinating stories and news about his with with Alison Krauss and Robert Palmer.

A couple weeks ago, Radio Free Current went all 1970s — and to say we had a blast is an understatement. Tonight, we set our sights on the 1980s.

Host Bill DeVille shares his favorite songs and Americana albums of 2021.

Host Mac Wilson shares his favorite songs of the year.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for peace?

Nesmith rose to fame as one of the Pre-Fab Four — but he had a long and influential career after the Monkees. He helped invent the format that became MTV, and produced the cult film Repo Man.

Plus: Top 89 of 2021 is rolling, First Avenue’s new kicks, and Maria Isa is running for the Minnesota State Senate.

This selection of 89 songs showcases a variety of sounds from artists across Minnesota released in 2021. From classic Americana to punk rock, dance-pop to cutting edge hip-hop, turn on this playlist for any-time-of-day kind of feel. Just be prepared to feel feelings, move your body, and maybe sing a little.