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September 19, 2019

Lizzo returns to the top this week and will definitely be the most successful chart artist this year with a LOCAL connection, but Dessa has been inducted to our Chart Hall of Fame for the ninth time. That puts her at four on our All Time Hall of Fame Chart, the highest charting local artist ever! Next week will mark the tenth anniversary of the Chart Show and we'll celebrate by playing selections from the All Time HOF Chart and reposting it on the web.

The Chart Show: Dessa Hits #4 on All-Time Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Dessa Hits #4 on All-Time Hall of Fame

Sep 19, 2019

Lizzo returns to the top this week and will definitely be the most successful chart artist this year with a LOCAL connection, but Dessa has been inducted to our Chart Hall of Fame for the ninth time. That puts her at four on our All Time Hall of Fame Chart, the highest charting local artist ever! Next week will mark the tenth anniversary of the Chart Show and we'll celebrate by playing selections from the All Time HOF Chart and reposting it on the web.

With 'Jaime' Brittany Howard makes her declaration as a solo star

With 'Jaime' Brittany Howard makes her declaration as a solo star

Noel King and Sydney Harper • Sep 18, 2019

Alabama Shakes frontwoman Brittany Howard named her debut solo album, 'Jaime,' after her older sister who died as a teenager. She debuts songs from the album live at St. Paul's Palace Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 19.

Coffee Break: New

Coffee Break: New

Anna Weggel • Sep 18, 2019

Today is New Member Day at The Current, where we're asking you to join thousands of dedicated listener-supporters with your own membership today online at thecurrent.org/donate. Thank you for keeping the music playing. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that say "new"?

Rock and Roll Book Club: Ken Burns 'Country Music' book tells generations of stories

Rock and Roll Book Club: Ken Burns 'Country Music' book tells generations of stories

Jay Gabler • Sep 18, 2019

The latest documentary series from filmmaker Ken Burns spotlights the history of country music. A companion volume allows fans to dive even deeper into the sprawling, evolving genre.

Today in Music History: Remembering Jimi Hendrix

Today in Music History: Remembering Jimi Hendrix

Sep 18, 2019

Frankie Avalon collected the royalties he earned as a minor; Pink Floyd played the Montreux Festival; Wild Cherry played that funky music; Kiss appeared without makeup for the first time; Garth Brooks topped the album chart; Jimi Hendrix passed away; and Lucinda Williams married her manager in Minneapolis, Today in Music History.

Wednesday is New Member Day at The Current

Wednesday is New Member Day at The Current

Sep 17, 2019

The Current wouldn't exist without community support, so we're inviting you to become a new member of The Current. We're also inviting a bunch of artists and other special guests to stop by and talk about what role The Current plays in their lives.

Wilco share new song, video for 'Everyone Hides'

Wilco share new song, video for 'Everyone Hides'

Robin Hilton • Sep 17, 2019

For Wilco's second single, from the upcoming album 'Ode to Joy,' frontman Jeff Tweedy punks the rest of the band in an elaborate game of hide and seek.

Coffee Break: Legends of country music

Coffee Break: Legends of country music

Anna Weggel • Sep 17, 2019

In honor of Hank Williams' birthday, the release of Ken Burns' "Country Music" documentary series, and the book Jay Gabler is going to bring in for tomorrow's Rock & Roll Book Club - "Country Music: An Illustrated History, companion to the Ken Burns PBS series", what songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that feature the legends of country music?

Today in Music History: Remembering Hank Williams on his birthday

Today in Music History: Remembering Hank Williams on his birthday

Sep 17, 2019

The first LP was demonstrated; The Doors appeared on Ed Sullivan for the last time; Queen filmed a cheeky music video; Adele topped the charts with 'Someone Like You'; and country music legend Hank Williams was born, Today in Music History.

Vote for The Black Keys' top songs

Vote for The Black Keys' top songs

Sep 17, 2019

Help celebrate the return of The Black Keys to the Twin Cities by helping us compile their best songs, and you'll be entered for a chance to win tickets to a meet-and-greet and a guitar signed by the band.

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