Arkansas unveiled a new statue of Johnny Cash in the U.S. Capitol. Cash, the first musician to be honored in the building, replaces a statue of a Confederate general.

Singer-songwriter Chris Smither visited Radio Heartland at The Current to perform songs from his 2024 album, "All About The Bones."

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with a title that gives advice or has a “folksy wisdom” message would you like to hear?

Liquid Music is a leading producer of special projects in contemporary music that features artists from across genres. Artistic Director Kate Nordstrum visits The Current Morning Show to talk about Liquid Music, its new season and new era.

James Hendrix arrived in England and legally changed his name to Jimi; the Association had a No. 1 hit to cherish; Bobby McFerrin scored the first a cappella No. 1 single; Nirvana released 'Nevermind'; Mumford and Sons released 'Babel'; and Merseybeat bandleader Gerry Marsden was born in Liverpool, Today in Music History.

Riot Fest returned to Douglass Park in Chicago, Illinois, over the weekend of Sept. 20-22. More than 90 bands performed on five stages over three days, and photographer Nate Ryan attended on Saturday, Sept. 21.

In an interview with The Current Morning Show’s Jill Riley, the Cloud Cult frontman describes the natural surroundings that formed the band’s new record.

Ray Charles was born; Buddy Holly and the Crickets had a hit with 'That'll Be The Day'; a widely believed story about Paul McCartney was dead started in DeKalb, Ill.; Neil Young was honored at the Americana Awards in Nashville; and Bruce Springsteen was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs what songs related to, or that remind you of, fall would you like to hear?

Joan Jett was born, Elvis shipped out to his army post; the Springfields landed in the U.S. top 20; the Band released their self-titled album; Dylan's 'Hard Rain' went Gold; and the first Farm Aid concert was held, Today in Music History.