WMOT Roots Radio 89.5 FM

WMOT Roots Radio 89.5 FM WMOT is an American Roots station championing the sounds of Nashville's heritage & music discovery.
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WMOT - 89.5 FM is MTSU’s flagship public radio station, which was founded in 1969 and became a Charter Member of NPR in 1970. In September of 2016 it changed format to become an American Roots station, the first NPR Affiliate to do so. WMOT serves Nashville and the Middle Tennessee region with 100,000 watts, dedicated to the music most deeply connected to Music City’s legacy, including its Country

history as well as Blues, Gospel, and Soul. WMOT Roots Radio honors the past, while bringing the music into the future.

This week’s lineup for the Local Brew Daily brings new music from     and  🔥 Listen in Monday through Friday at 6:30 AM ...
06/22/2025

This week’s lineup for the Local Brew Daily brings new music from and 🔥 Listen in Monday through Friday at 6:30 AM and PM on

Finally Friday brings   and  to the  stage today at noon! Listen in on 89.5 or join us for lunch to kick off the weekend...
06/20/2025

Finally Friday brings and to the stage today at noon! Listen in on 89.5 or join us for lunch to kick off the weekend.

06/20/2025

For Black Americans, this day, Juneteenth, has long been a celebration of the momentous historical event of emancipation from slavery — and the nearly two and a half years it took for that news to reach all enslaved peoples in this country. Juneteenth is belatedly gaining wider recognition and arr...

Support for WMOT comes from Ryman Auditorium presenting Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, an organic rock band aesthetic c...
06/19/2025

Support for WMOT comes from Ryman Auditorium presenting Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, an organic rock band aesthetic combined with roadhouse twang. Live in concert at the mother church on August 22nd.

Tickets on sale Friday at 10AM. More at www.ryman.com

TODAY is our One Day Fund Drive and we are asking for your help! Public media is at risk, support WMOT with a donation n...
06/18/2025

TODAY is our One Day Fund Drive and we are asking for your help! Public media is at risk, support WMOT with a donation now. We are taking calls in the studio all day today. Call 615-898-2900 or visit wmot.org to GIVE NOW.

Tomorrow is our One Day fund drive to raise money to protect and secure our programming during this uncertain time for p...
06/17/2025

Tomorrow is our One Day fund drive to raise money to protect and secure our programming during this uncertain time for public media. Join us in our fight against federal funding cuts by making your voice heard at protectmypublicmedia.org and by becoming a supporter during our drive tomorrow!



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TheMcCrary Sisters a new song coming out and you can hear it tonight for our Local Brew Daily! Listen in beforehand toni...
06/17/2025

TheMcCrary Sisters a new song coming out and you can hear it tonight for our Local Brew Daily! Listen in beforehand tonigjt at 6:15 to catch a brief interview with the sisters.

Additionally, they are hosting a benefit show TONIGHT at 3rd & Lindsley Nashville featuring Buddy Miller, Jim Lauderdale, Sean McConnell, Gale Mayes, Jackie Wilson, and The Sisters amongst others in a special event to raise funds for Alfreda’s daughter. More details at:

https://www.3rdandlindsley.com/tm-event/the-mccrary-sisters-family-friends-benefit-concert-honoring-efia-mccrary/

Our June Wired In presents Kristina Murray and The Shootouts live at Riverside Revival on June 25! Become a Wired In mem...
06/16/2025

Our June Wired In presents Kristina Murray and The Shootouts live at Riverside Revival on June 25!

Become a Wired In member at wmot.org for $20/month to receive your invite and RSVP for ✨

06/16/2025
New releases ahead this week for our Local Brew Daily 🔥Monday: Joanne Shaw TaylorTuesday:  Wednesday:  Thursday:  Friday...
06/16/2025

New releases ahead this week for our Local Brew Daily 🔥
Monday: Joanne Shaw Taylor
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:

Listen in Monday through Friday at 6:30 AM and PM, only on

C’mon on down to 3rd & Lindsley Nashville to kick off the weekend with us at   🔥 Don’t miss this amazing bill starting a...
06/13/2025

C’mon on down to 3rd & Lindsley Nashville to kick off the weekend with us at 🔥 Don’t miss this amazing bill starting at noon with Tim O’Brien and Jan Fabricius together, Sean Harrison, and Liz Longley! Music starts at noon and it’s totally FREE. See you soon.

WMOT is more than just a radio station. We support the entire music ecosystem of Nashville and beyond. Public radio is i...
06/12/2025

WMOT is more than just a radio station. We support the entire music ecosystem of Nashville and beyond. Public radio is in danger and needs your direct support right now. Make your voice heard!

1. If you value free, public‐service media visit Protect My Public Media to share your story.

2. Contact your representatives and ask them to vote no!

3. Contact Tennessee’s senators via email or, call their offices: Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Sen. Bill Hagerty.

4. Support our work with a donation today. The surest way to safeguard WMOT’s unique programming and services to our audience is by making a personal investment in WMOT now.

Visit protectmypublicmedia.org ASAP to make your voice heard before this vote comes. Thank you for your support!

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1735 Blue Raider Drive/MTSU Box 3
Murfreesboro, TN
37132

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