20:20 with CJ Ray

I believe every measure and every word matters, and I never want to waste either.

Published December 3, 2021

20:20 with Onsen

... so while these songs still have a lot of that beachy 60s sounds, there’s a lot of weird electronics in there too.

Published November 19, 2021

20:20 with Parker Millsap

Music is a way to say thank you to the universe for inviting you to its party.

Published November 5, 2021

20:20 with molly.

Springfield, Missouri-native, molly. is a singer-songwriter and poet who also works in the public school system and is an advocate for mental health. She will perform as the opener in the premiere of NoteWorthy Music's Queen City Roots series showcasing Parker Millsap November 11 at SBC's The Cellar.

Sometimes all you need to do is exist, and that’s enough. I found the best way for me to stay conscious of this is to sit with nature for a while.

Published October 29, 2021

20:20 with Jessica Balisle

Local to Springfield, Missouri, Jessica is the Operations and Compliance Coordinator for KSMU. She also plays bass in the Hook Knives, co-hosts Studio Live, and will emcee the premiere of NoteWorthy Music's Queen City Roots series showcasing Parker Millsap November 11 at SBC's The Cellar.

Studio Live focuses on original music, so each show is sure to be unique and engaging. ~Jessica Balisle

Published October 22, 2021

20:20 with David Franz

I like to use both sides of my brain for the good of humanity, but mostly I use my heart for that purpose.

Published September 3, 2021

20:20 with Steven Spencer

I didn’t burn the candle at both ends—I lit the whole damn thing on fire!

Published August 27, 2021

20:20 with Tenth Mountain Division

Tenth Mountain Division is an alien meteor sent to earth wielding a composite of volatile musical chemicals. ~ MJ Ouimette

Published August 13, 2021

20:20 with Mackenzie Shivers

As a kid, I would come home from the movies and pick out the score on the piano.

Published August 6, 2021

20:20 with Rob Ickes

Well, Merle Haggard was my favorite artist of all time, so that was a big thrill for me to get to work with him.

Published July 9, 2021

20:20 with Trey Hensley

[Marty Stuart] has been such a wonderful influence and so supportive of my music. I could never thank him enough for that experience.

Published July 2, 2021

20:20 with Mary Hott

Having that childhood experience of living in a small rural town gave me first-hand knowledge of music being central to life.

Published June 11, 2021

20:20 with Jefferson Berry

I still hang with smokers and drinkers, but sobriety has worked out well for me.

Published June 4, 2021

20:20 with CHILLEMI

I enjoy universal, timeless themes that resonate with the most people ’cause they will never go off trend.

Published May 21, 2021

20:20 with Dan Friese

Polished performances are great, but sometimes it's nice to see the artists that we idolize as the imperfect humans they are.

Published May 14, 2021

20:20 with Zoe FitzGerald Carter

I was actually kind of shy when I was a kid, but I’ve always had strong opinions and been a little in your face expressing them. This propensity to speak up only gets more extreme as I get older.

Published May 7, 2021

20:20 with These Fine Moments

What we want to convey is the contrast between the beauty and messiness of life.

Published April 16, 2021

20:20 with Amanda Cook

I was trying to find my place in the music world and now that I’ve been at it for a while my mantra is ‘Stay true to yourself.’

Published April 9, 2021

20:20 with Tommy Emmanuel

I was actually performing before audiences from the age of 5 onwards. It just seemed like an adventure to all of us.

Published April 2, 2021

20:20 with Mike Dawes

I'm from England, play acoustic guitar, and have been spending too much time in my basement recently.

Published March 31, 2021

20:20 with Andy McKee

I actually wrote 'Drifting' when I was 19! I still feel like there is so much to learn.

Published March 26, 2021

20:20 with Bruno Skibbild

Every single human being deserves support and respect—and that is what I try to do when I am working as a social worker.

Published March 19, 2021

20:20 with Lauren Mascitti

Seek advice from trustworthy people that have little to nothing to gain from your success.

Published March 12, 2021

20:20 with Missy Raines

It was high time that a woman (Brandi Carlile) curated the Saturday evening show at such a prestigious event as the Newport Folk Festival ...

Published March 5, 2021

20:20 with Susan Anders

Luckily I’ve been able to work with a lot of great musicians, male and female, who don’t mind that I’m a pushy broad.

Published February 26, 2021

20:20 with Kivi Neimi

We have been played on a radio station on every continent except Antarctica. I guess we aren't that popular with penguins.

Published February 19, 2021

20:20 with Jerry Douglas

The emcee was Dustin Hoffman, who I knocked off a stool as I was rushing onto the stage from the left.

Published February 12, 2021

20:20 with Sara Shiloh Rae

I try to uplift people and make the world a sparklier place.

Published February 3, 2021

20:20 with Jesse Lynn Madera

I have seen at least three dozen Robert Earl Keen and Willie Nelson shows.

Published January 29, 2021

20:20 with Tim Stafford

"I got to record with Tony Rice, Sam Bush, Béla Fleck, Tony Trischka, and a few other heroes over the years ..." ~Tim Stafford

Published January 22, 2021

20:20 with Thomm Jutz

Nominated for a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album of 2020 was pretty mind-blowing.

Published January 1, 2021