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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].

03/24/2026

KASU Public Radio and Arkansas Roots are so happy to be part of this musical event! Mark your calendars and don’t miss it!

03/22/2026

KASU Public Radio and Arkansas Roots is going to be there! And we hope you will be too.

Hey, Jonesboro!

Join us October 27 at The Brickhouse Grill for The Music Industry Meetup. This event is FREE!!!

Please RSVP if you plan on attending and if you would like to be a vendor, please sign up through the corresponding locations page on the website.

https://www.arkansasmusicexperience.com/jonesboro

03/13/2026

Vote Now and through March 14th for KASU’s own Marty Scarbrough. Marty is nominated for DJ of the Year in the 2026 Arkansas Country Music Awards! Voting is open NOW through March 14th. Here’s the link to vote, and share with your friends.

Arkansasmusic.org/vote

03/06/2026

02/12/2026

It's going to be a special "Galentine's Day" edition of Arkansas Roots on Friday as "KASU gals" Rayna Kingston and LaDawn Lee Fuhr will join host Marty Scarbrough for songs by Arkansas women making an impact on the music scene. Tune in for Ashley McBryde, the Korey McKelvy Band, Abbey Pierce Music, Payton Joy, Erin Enderlin, Tina Cossey and more in the noon hour Friday on 91.9 FM and streaming through the KASU Public Radio app. Oh, and it's also a special "Fundraising Friday" edition of the show too. Help support public radio and the unique programs like Arkansas Roots with your contribution. Thanks!

02/11/2026

What a fun night at the Arkansas Music Experience’s Music Industry Meetup! It was fun to see several artists whose music we feature in Arkansas Roots including Tina Cossey, March to August, and Payton Joy. And it was wonderful to meet dozens of artists who play everything from reggae to flamenco, jazz to country, and indie pop to metal. I look forward to sharing music soon from the talented musicians we met.

02/10/2026

Northeast Arkansas musicians! Stop by George's Majestic Lounge between 6-9 tonight to say hello to KASU Public Radio’s Marty Scarbrough at the Music Industry Meetup presented by Arkansas Music Experience.

02/07/2026

In this week's New Music Monday edition of Arkansas Roots, our guest will be Abbey Pierce Music. Her recently released album, Don't Call Me Darlin', was just nominated for the 2026 Arkansas Country Music Awards' Album of the Year honor. Abbey will discuss the stories behind songs on the album and her journey as a country artist. We'll also have new songs by Brooke Martin, National Park Radio, Rebecca Jed music page, and Melissa Carper. Open the KASU Public Radio app or tune to 91.9 FM Monday at noon for this edition of Arkansas Roots.

02/06/2026

KASU Public Radio and Arkansas Roots are thrilled to be a part of Arkansas Music Experience's Music Industry Meetup at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville. It'll be Tuesday, February 10, from 6-9 p.m. This is a networking event for musicians, artists, and anyone working within or alongside the music community. The event is 100% free and features local industry vendors, presentations, and interactive experiences. Arkansas Roots host Marty Scarbrough would love to meet you and to talk Arkansas music with you!

02/05/2026

On Friday's Arkansas Roots, we'll speak with Paragould native Jay Shepherd. This professional classical guitarist will present a concert in Jonesboro this Sunday afternoon. Also on the show, Bill Clements will examine our state's folk music tradition, and Stephen Koch will share an Arkansongs on musician, author, and record producer Jim Dickinson. There'll also be music from Lisa Ahia Gazaway, Howlin' Wolf, and Jim Mize. Join us in the noon hour Friday on 91.9 FM or online through the KASU Public Radio app for the next Arkansas Roots.

02/04/2026

In Thursday's Arkansas Roots, we'll visit with Lee Kelley, a board member of the Delta Symphony Orchestra, regarding the "Candlelight Classic" concert to be presented in Jonesboro this Saturday night. Also on the show, we'll have a wide variety of Arkansas music from Levon Helm, Jason Lee Hale, JD Clayton, Jeanie & the Guys, James Cotton, Jed Clampit, and Jerry A. McCoy & the Hammers. Enjoy the music and the conversation in the noon hour Thursday on 91.9 FM and streaming through the KASU Public Radio app.

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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