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Arkansas Roots

Arkansas Roots is a radio program on KASU-FM which celebrates the music, arts and culture of Arkansas. It is heard Mondays to Saturdays at noon. Central time.

Arkansas Roots is a radio program celebrating the music of Arkansas musicians past and present. It is heard weekdays on 91.9 FM and at www.kasu.org from noon to 1:00 p.m. The show is also heard Saturdays from noon to 2:00 p.m. KASU welcomes submissions of recorded songs by Arkansas musicians for consideration for inclusion in Arkansas Roots. KASU is the 100,000 watt public radio station of Arkansa

s State University in Jonesboro. Music submitted should
• Be recorded by musicians with direct ties to the state of Arkansas
• Have a wide-appeal, able to be enjoyed by a broad audience of people
• Be professionally recorded and having technical standards appropriate for radio broadcast
• Demonstrate exceptional musical talent

Recordings should be submitted to KASU Program Director Marty Scarbrough. CDs may be mailed to P.O. Box 2160, State University, AR 72467. Or, links for digital downloads may be sent to [email protected]. If emailing mp3 files, please attach only one file per email message. KASU requests that musicians and bands who submit music for consideration for broadcast also submit biographical information about themselves. Arkansas Roots features songs by Arkansans as well as songs by musicians scheduled to perform at venues in the KASU listening area. The hosts of Arkansas Roots will inform listeners of upcoming concerts. So, KASU invites you to submit information regarding upcoming musical performances at your venue. Details of such concerts may be submitted in a private message through the Arkansas Roots page or via email to [email protected]. KASU requests that such information be submitted at least two weeks prior to the concert. And, venue operators, KASU asks for your assistance in encouraging musicians who are scheduled to perform at your venue to provide recordings of their music to the station for broadcast on Arkansas Roots. When available and appropriate, songs by those performers will be played in the days leading up to their concert. KASU reserves the sole right to determine which music is featured on the Arkansas Roots radio program. KASU welcomes other businesses, organizations and individuals to become sponsors to assist in KASU's efforts to promote Arkansas' music. For more information regarding sponsorship, contact Doreen Selden, KASU Corporate Relations Director, at [email protected]. More information is available at 870-972-2367 or [email protected].

12/15/2025

Tuesday's Arkansas Roots will include music for the holiday season from Zach Williams, Trout Fishing in America - ofFISHal page, Collin Raye, Art Porter Junior, Dan + Shay, and Blane Howard. Also, Michael Doyle will present the first in a series of "measured" editions of "Mike's Picks" with songs on the topic of feet by Little Junior Parker, Johnny Cash, Jonivan Jones, and Sonny Boy Williamson II. All that, plus another "Arkansas Forgotten 45" from Alex Petrauskas will be in the noon hour Thursday on 91.9 FM and streaming through the KASU Public Radio app.

12/14/2025

In this week's "New Music Monday" edition of Arkansas Roots, we'll speak with Lacy Hampton and Jeremy Morris of Common Roots. This sister-brother duo has recently released a new album titled I See The Dawn. Also on the show, we'll have new songs for the holidays from Abbey Pierce Music, Aaron J. Fisher, Jared & Anna Veteto, and Melissa Carper. Listen at 91.9 FM or stream through the KASU Public Radio app at noon Monday for the next Arkansas Roots.

12/12/2025

In Saturday's four-hour edition of Arkansas Roots, we'll continue conversations about generative AI and the music industry with Arkansas Country Music Awards winning producer and engineer Jon Raney and with Ty Johnson, a producer at Hill Records, a student-run record label at the University of Arkansas. We'll also have songs for the holidays from National Park Radio, Rachel Edge, Melissa Carper, Russ Taff, The Boxmasters, The Kentucky Headhunters, Tim Crouch, and many more. Plus, there's "Mike's Picks," "From the Archives of Something Blue," an "Arkansas Forgotten 45," Arkansongs, the Stories of Arkansas Cities & Towns, and a look at "Arkansas' Folk Music Heritage," all between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on KASU Public Radio at 91.9 FM and streaming through the KASU app.

12/11/2025

Friday's Arkansas Roots will contain more tunes for the holidays by Arkansas-connected artists in many different styles from across eight decades. Tune in to hear Joe Nichols, Sonny Burgess, Kris Allen, Matthew Adams, Little Johnny Taylor, Little Big Town, Narvel Felts, Floyd Cramer, Lucinda Williams, Lance Curtis, and Buddy Case. Plus, there'll be an Arkansongs feature and a look at our state's folk music tradition in the noon hour Friday on 91.9 FM and on the KASU Public Radio app.

12/10/2025

Thursday's Arkansas Roots will be filled with music for the holiday season from Arkansas musical acts in many styles from the 1950s to the present. Tune in to hear Bob Dorough, Cory & Stephanie Epps, Dan Hicks, Alan Storeygard, Collin Raye, David Starr Music, Melissa Carper, the Delta Blues Outlaws, Glen Campbell (Official), JD Clayton, Erin Enderlin, Pam Setser, Jimmy Wakely, and Johnny Cash. Get into the spirit of the season with holiday music in the noon hour Thursday on Arkansas Roots at 91.9 FM and streaming through the KASU Public Radio app.

12/09/2025

In Wednesday's Arkansas Roots, we'll speak with Dr. Lucas Kaspar and student trombonist Faith Carson about this Friday's concert to be presented by members of the Arkansas State University Trombone Studio at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library. Also on the show, Hairy Larry with share music "From the Archives of Something Blue" by the Delta Legends. And there'll be songs for the season from Mark Currey Music, Blane Howard, Connie Dover, Dan + Shay, and the Memphis Horns. Tune to 91.9 FM or click to the KASU Public Radio app in the noon hour Wednesday for the next edition of Arkansas Roots.

12/08/2025

Our guest in Tuesday's Arkansas Roots will be Dr. Neale Bartee, founder, conductor, and music director of the Delta Symphony Orchestra. He'll give us a preview of the orchestra's upcoming Christmas concert. Michael Doyle will also share a harvest of "Mike's Picks" on the theme of "doors" with tunes by Susan Shore, Trout Fishing in America - ofFISHal page, Howlin' Wolf, Louis Jordan, and Ashtyn Barbaree. And we'll have music for the holidays from Barbara Hendricks, Al Hibbler, and Blane Howard in the noon hour Tuesday on 91.9 FM and streaming through the KASU Public Radio app.

12/07/2025

In our "New Music Monday" edition of KASU Public Radio's Arkansas Roots, our guest will be Cynthia Marchant. This Americana singer-songwriter has roots in Little Rock and a new album titled In The Afterglow. We'll also feature new songs from Melissa Carper, High Fidelity, Road Dawg Revival, Copper Flats, Shawn Camp, Casey and the Atta Boys, and Mark Searcy Music. Tune to 91.9 FM or click to www.kasu.org for the next Arkansas Roots at noon Monday.

12/05/2025

As part of Saturday's four-hour edition of Arkansas Roots, we'll revisit recent conversations with WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour creator and host Michael Johnathon and with Arkansas Country Music Awards' winner Erin Enderlin regarding generative AI and its impact on the music industry. We'll also share recently released songs by Arkansas-connected artists Gavin Sumrall, Wyatt Putman, Blackwater Bayou, Abbey Pierce Music, Townsendtmusic, The Salty Dogs, Jonivan Jones, Joseph Scott Elliott, Sky Pilot, Laura Caroline Music, Waylon Wyatt, Kenny Drain, and The SteelDrivers. We'll also have tunes for the holiday season from Point of Grace, Posey Hill, Russ Taff, The Boxmasters, The Weavers, and Tracy Lawrence. Enjoy the excursion into the music, arts, and culture of Arkansas from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday on KASU Public Radio at 91.9 FM and at www.kasu.org

12/04/2025

On Friday's Arkansas Roots, we'll have songs for the holiday season from National Park Radio, Little Big Town, and Narvel Felts. Stephen Koch will share an Arkansongs feature, and Bill Clements will examine Arkansas' folk music tradition. Plus, there'll be music from Michael Burks, Pamela Hopkins, Phoebe Rose Music, Posey Hill, Pharoah Sanders, Pam Setser, and Plain Meanness. Tune to 91.9 FM or click to www.kasu.org at noon Friday for the next Arkansas Roots from KASU Public Radio.

12/03/2025

In Thursday's Arkansas Roots, we'll conclude our series of conversations regarding generative AI and the music industry by hearing the perspectives of a music educator. Our guest will be Dr. Marques J. Ruff, Director of Vocal Music Education & Associate Director of Choral Activities at Arkansas State University (pictured). Also on the show, we'll speak with Dr. Nick Balla and Rike Robinson about an upcoming concert by the Jonesboro Community Wind Ensemble. That's in the noon hour Thursday on 91.9 FM and streaming through the KASU Public Radio app.

12/02/2025

On Wednesday's Arkansas Roots, we'll continue our series of conversations about generative AI and the music industry with Phil Hunt (pictured). This Arkansas native has spent decades in the radio industry, and he is the founder and president of Hunt Media, a broadcast and media consulting group. Also on the show, Hairy Larry will share music "From the Archives of Something Blue" by Billy Jones. We'll also share music for the holidays from Johnny Cash and Kris Allen along with tunes by Midnight South and Memphis & the Misfits. That's all in the noon hour Wednesday on 91.9 FM and at www.kasu.org from KASU Public Radio.

Address

P. O. Box 1930
State University, AR
72467

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 1pm
Tuesday	12pm - 1pm
Wednesday	12pm - 1pm
Thursday	12pm - 1pm
Friday	12pm - 1pm
Saturday	12pm - 1pm

Telephone

+18709722200

Website

http://www.kasu.org/

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Arkansas Roots is a radio program celebrating the music of Arkansas musicians past and present in a variety of musical genres. It is heard weekdays on 91.9 FM and at www.kasu.org from noon to 1:00 p.m. Central time. The show is also heard Saturdays from noon to 2:00 p.m.

KASU is the 100,000 watt public radio station of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. KASU welcomes submissions of recorded songs by Arkansas musicians for consideration for inclusion in Arkansas Roots. Music submitted should • Be recorded by musicians with direct ties to the state of Arkansas • Have a wide-appeal, able to be enjoyed by a broad audience of people • Be professionally recorded and having technical standards appropriate for radio broadcast • Demonstrate exceptional musical talent Recordings should be submitted to KASU Program Director Marty Scarbrough. CDs may be mailed to P.O. Box 1930, State University, AR 72467. Or, links for digital downloads may be sent to [email protected]. If emailing mp3 files, please attach only one file per email message. KASU requests that musicians and bands who submit music for consideration for broadcast also submit biographical information about themselves. Arkansas Roots features songs by Arkansans as well as songs by musicians scheduled to perform at venues in the KASU listening area. The hosts of Arkansas Roots also inform listeners of upcoming performances and concerts. So, if you are a musician or venue, KASU invites you to submit information regarding upcoming musical performances. Details of such concerts may be submitted in a private message through the Arkansas Roots page or via email to [email protected]. KASU requests that such information be submitted at least two weeks prior to the concert to ensure it is included. And, venue operators, KASU asks for your assistance in encouraging musicians who are scheduled to perform at your venue to provide recordings of their music to the station for broadcast on Arkansas Roots. When available and appropriate, songs by those performers will be played in the days leading up to their concert. KASU reserves the sole right to determine which music is featured on the Arkansas Roots radio program. KASU welcomes other businesses, organizations and individuals to become sponsors to assist in KASU's efforts to promote Arkansas' music. For more information regarding sponsorship, contact Doreen Selden, KASU Corporate Relations Director, at [email protected]. More information is available at 870-972-2367 or [email protected].