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Public Programs

Poets and Prophets

Since 2007, this in-depth interview series has hosted songwriters who have made significant contributions to country music. Through one-on-one interviews with legendary writers, the audience gains a better understanding of how songwriters work behind the scenes to create famous songs. Historic recordings, photographs, and film clips supplement the interview. The honoree often performs some of their songs during the program as well.

 

See Past Programs

Past Poets and Prophets Include:

  • Pat Alger (2019)
  • Al Anderson (2016)
  • Bill Anderson (2009)
  • Matraca Berg (2009)
  • Bobby Braddock (2007)
  • Gary Burr (2017)
  • Wayne Carson (2011)
  • Buzz Cason (2014)
  • Jerry Chesnut (2009)
  • Hank Cochran (2007)
  • Roger Cook (2013)
  • Rodney Crowell (2022)
  • Sonny Curtis (2012)
  • Jackie DeShannon (2024)
  • Dean Dillon (2008)
  • Bob DiPiero (2014)
  • Tom Douglas (2013)
  • Kye Fleming (2012)
  • Jerry Foster (2011)
  • Dallas Frazier (2010)
  • John Hiatt (2024)
  • Luke Laird (2023)
  • Red Lane (2010)
  • Dickey Lee (2015)
  • Hillary Lindsey (2024)
  • John D. Loudermilk (2007)
  • Shane McAnally (2016)
  • Bob McDill (2008)
  • Lori McKenna (2018)
  • Roger Murrah (2010)
  • Paul Overstreet (2016)
  • Dan Penn (2010)
  • Gretchen Peters (2015)
  • Curly Putman (2009)
  • Mike Reid (2017)
  • Allen Reynolds (2012)
  • Liz Rose (2019)
  • Mark D. Sanders (2012)
  • Don Schlitz (2011)
  • Whitey Shafer (2008)
  • Allen Shamblin (2018)
  • Billy Joe Shaver (2018)
  • Red Simpson (2013)
  • Jeffery Steele (2008)
  • Mike Stoller (2023)
  • JD Souther (2023)
  • Sonny Throckmorton (2013)
  • Sharon Vaughn (2017)
  • Jim Weatherly (2019)
  • Jimmy Webb (2017)
  • Billy Edd Wheeler (2014)
  • Norro Wilson (2011)
  • Craig Wiseman (2007)