WSM Radio

For the first time in its 87 year history, Opry Entertainment Country WSM-A/Nashville is releasing a compilation volume of live, in-station performances. On Tuesday, June 25, 2013, this 16-track release, titled "Live From The Archives Of 650 AM WSM - Volume One" will be available. It will be distributed by Red River Entertainment / RED Distribution and sold as a CD, a limited numbered edition two-jacket vinyl release and digitally. WSM is the radio home of the Grand Ole Opry.

"Live From The Archives" features an introduction from Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill, and rolls into live performances by songwriters and artists including JD Souther, Rodney Crowell and Vince himself. The project begins and ends with Reba McEntire's emotional induction of long-time WSM announcer Ralph Emery into the National Radio Hall Of Fame.

"A station with such historical value as WSM, should have great moments not only preserved but shared with fans all around the world," said WSM Program Director and the album's Executive Producer, Joe Limardi. "This CD and future editions will ensure that and be another chapter in our legendary story. I hope true music fans enjoy this compilation of performances as much we did the first time we heard them."

The full "Live From The Archives of 650 AM WSM - Volume 1" track listing includes:

1. Introduction - Vince Gill
2. Ralph Emery's National Radio Hall of Fame Induction: Pt 1 - Ralph Emery & Reba McEntire
3. Nineteen Somethin' - Mark Wills
4. Stand By Your Man - Georgette Jones
5. Hello Lonely - Del McCoury Band
6. We Just Disagree - Billy Dean
7. Jesus Take The Wheel - Hillary Lindsey
8. Two Dozen Roses - Marty Raybon
9. It's A Great Day To Be Alive - Darrell Scott
10. Girlfriend Tonight - Elizabeth Cook
11. Together Again - The Time Jumpers
12. Last Train To Clarksville - The Grascals
13. Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight - Rodney Crowell
14. Would You Go With Me - Shawn Camp
15. New Kid In Town - JD Souther
16. Ralph Emery's National Radio Hall of Fame Induction: Pt 2 - Ralph Emery & Reba McEntire

By Jaclyn Carter

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