If you haven't had the pure pleasure of experiencing a live show from Chris and Jenn Shouse, you owe it to yourself to add it to your "TO DO" list. They recently performed during the Woodsongs Coffee House Hour at the Gateway Regional Arts Center in Mt.Sterling, Kentucky to a captivated crowd. Chris and Jenn live in Estill County and perform at many of our region's festivals and venues, sometimes as a duo and sometimes with an upright bass and banjo. Music from their album "Gray Space" graces the airwaves of Pickup Country across multiple shows and drive times. They shared several new songs with the Woodsongs crowd that they are perfecting for their next album. Must hear new songs include; Mountain Lullaby, I Don't Have a Clue and Oh Me Oh My. Check out their full set below by way of our player or download as a podcast. 

Visit their music page and BUY Gray Space if you haven't already! https://shousemusic.com/

Follow Chris and Jenn on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chrisandjennshouse/

Pickup Country listeners have made it clear that they love Tyler Childers! He was the most requested and most played artist on our airwaves in 2018 and he is spreading his Appalachian fire like mad in 2019, playing for huge sold-out venues all over the country and beyond! Today Tyler announced some big news AND released a new music video for "House Fire" that is sure to make fans dance and clap! There is even a cameo appearance in the video of Casey Campbell of The Buffalo Wabs and The Price Hill Hustle! 

​From Tyler's Official Facebook Music Page:
"We’re happy to announce that Hickman Holler Records is teaming up with RCA Records to release my new album, Country Squire. To celebrate, we have new music, tour dates, and even a music video to share as well." #eatinbigtime

Pre-order here: http://smarturl.it/CountrySquire

All of us here at Pickup Country WSKV want to congratulate Tyler and his crew on these exciting developments. We can't wait to see the whole world singing your songs with us.

Songs of Faith are a long-standing part of the music tradition of Appalachia. In keeping with that tradition, we felt it was time to host a resurrection holiday show to share with our many listeners who love Gospel music. Our first Pickup Country Resurrection Celebration has been an enjoyable project to pull together and we're already looking forward to next year's show. In case you missed the radio airings over the holiday weekend, we have included the full show, both with the player and also in downloadable .mP3 format.
 
A tremendous thank you to our broadcast partners Whitaker Bank - Stanton and Clay City and Steam Engine Pizza Pub and Session Room in Irvine. Also a big thank you to Illumi Studio and Hearne Funeral Home for being studio sponsors.

Of course the show absolutely would not have been possible if it weren't for the wonderful artists who shared their gospel music with us. The complete show playlist is below and artists are linked to their websites and pages where you can find more about their music. Please support Appalachian artists and musicians. 


Angels Sit Down/Salvation Rain/Paintsville, KY
I Can Tell  You the Time/Rickey Wasson/Stanton, KY
God's Got His Hand On You/Allen Duncan/Winchester, KY
The Stone Was Rolled Away/Newtown/Lexington, KY
Were You There When They Crucified My Lord/The Kevin Prater Band/Belcher, KY
Book of Life/Billie Renee & Cumberland Gap/Mt. Sterling, KY
Jesus Our Savior/Kohl Faulkner/Stanton, KY
Heaven's Boulevard/Jeff Hamilton/Pike County, KY
I Was On Your Mind/Patricia Montgomery/Owsley County KY
Three Rusty Nails/Fenced In/Mt. Sterling, KY/Rick Oldfield, Curnie Lee Wilson
I Saw The Light/Michael Stallings/Irvine, KY
Carry Me Away/Grits & Soul/Mt. Sterling, KY/Anna Kline, John Looney
When I Wake Up to Sleep No More/Jonathon Goodwin/Powell County, KY
I'll Fly Away/Kickin' It Gospel 2018/Grits and Soul, Local Honeys, Don Rogers and Jeremy Short
Because He Loved Me/Dale Ann Bradley/Pineville, KY
John 3:16/Turning Ground/Salyersville, KY
God's Heavenly Shore/Billie Renee & Cumberland Gap/Mt. Sterling, KY
Get Em Up/Dave Adkins/Elkorn City, KY
Gloryland/The Local Honeys/Montana, Lee Co Linda Jean, Woodford Co.
Cryin' Holy Unto the Lord/Rickey Wasson/Powell County, KY
Born Again/Kohl Faulkner/Powell County, KY
Prodigal Son/Turning Ground/Salyersville, KY
Will the Circle Be Unbroken/Michael Stallings/Irvine, KY
Jesus Will Be Coming/Jonathon Goodwin/Powell County, KY
Pass Me Not/Dale Ann Bradley/Pineville, KY

Artist Larah Helayne is the poster child for the Gateway Regional Arts Center's programs. She cut her teeth as a drama student at GRAC an early age. Years later Larah found her love of traditional music through the music of artists performing during GRAC's open-mic nights and Woodsongs Coffee House Hour. Larah made her own Woodsongs debut sharing her original songs and covers much to the delight of her audience.

Larah's show on March 28th was the first live broadcast from the GRAC of the Woodsongs series on Pickup Country. You can hear the full broadcast posted below or download the file to listen on your mp3 player. 

Find out more about the Gateway Regional Arts Center >>>HERE.

Bluegrass Breakout kicks off with new tunes from The Infamous Stringdusters and your favorite locals from the region.

Our first Thursday show went off without a hitch! Be sure and join Angela every Thursday for grass-fed, cage-free tunes! 

Words fail to give due justice to the incredible ladies and their music that filled the Steam Engine Session Room January 26th for the historic all-female lineup at Senora May's Sweet Thing Jamboree. But I will say that I hope, no I pray, that this is the first of many such events that highlight the women in Appalachian Music. 
​The best way to give you an idea of the magnitude of awesome on display is to let you hear them for yourself. So please, take some time and give these women your time and a fair listen.
You'll be glad you did!

From her website: Jeri Katherine Howell is an Americana singer-songwriter and rhythm guitarist from Frankfort, Kentucky who commands each performance with her sweet and soulful voice, thought-provoking lyrics, and joyful presence. "From an early age, Jeri Katherine has shown a remarkable sensibility to express a wide range of emotions in the traditional styles of Americana, Appalachian, and Roots music," states Brian Baker - longtime fan and folk music enthusiast. "For many years, there has been no need to add such words as 'new' or 'up and coming' when describing Jeri Katherine, but more appropriate to simply say that she is one of the finest Americana singer/songwriters in the country."
Website: www.jerikatherinehowell.com/home
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jerikatherinehowell/

At the heart of Grits & Soul are Anna Kline and John Looney.
Their seamless harmonies and stirring melodies will tear your heart in two. For seven years now, the duo has traveled the globe spreading the gospel of Southern sound. Their partnership converges at the crossroads of bluegrass and classic country, Southern soul and blues.
Website: gritsandsoul.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gritsandsoul/

Chloe Edmonstone is a force to be reckoned with in the current music scene of our region! Although she is a founding member of the old time string band Locust Honey, you can often see and hear her playing and singing with John R. Miller and other well-known artists. During the all-girl festival, Chloe led a 6 member band and wowed the crowed with her fiddle skills playing alongside Senora.
Website: www.locusthoney.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/locusthoney/

Melody Youngblood is a singer-songwriter originally from the pacific northwest now living in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains in Berea Ky. Her songwriting expresses deep vulnerability and tenderness that cuts to the heart of old wounds and deep seated personal struggle. She participated in a program called “The Americana Project” Which is an innovative arts education program since she was 16. 
She has a new cd available titled "Sweet Isolation." You can hear the title track in the video below.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/melodyyoungbloodmusic/

Jenn Shouse has the voice of an angel, incredible song-writing abilities and is a master musician to boot! She rarely performs without her husband Chris Shouse, who is equally talented. (You may remember Chris from The 23 String Band). But on this rare occasion, Jenn took the stage alone. She still left with the hearts of every person in the audience. She and Chris often appear at area festivals, but in case you aren't a concert or festival enthusiast, visit their website and purchase their cd called "Gray Space." It is a SOLID favorite here at Pickup Country. 
Website: shousemusic.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/chrisandjennshouse/

Laura Gregory is not your ordinary artist or musician. And we LOVE her that way! She plays drums, accordion and on occasion, she even plays upright base for a band called The Handshake Deals. They are a Wolfe County, KY/Red River Gorge area based band comprised of Laura Gregory, Casey Papendieck, and Cory Shen. Trust me when I tell you that you haven't seen anything quite like them and they sure know how to bring a fun and energetic show! 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/handshakedeals/

From Whitesburg, KY, these ladies call their music "contraceptive rock" and rock indeed they did. The floor of the Steam Engine Session Room was bouncing from fans dancing along to the performance of Slut Pill. Comprised of lead singer and guitarist Mitchella Phipps, bass guitarist Carrie Wells and Paulina Vazquez on drums, the band can really rock it out!
Bandcamp: slutpill.bandcamp.com/
Facebook:www.facebook.com/slutpill/

Senora started our day playing the first set when a scheduled artist was unable to make it. And she closed our night with the same bright smile, sweet voice and exuberant energy she shared nearly eight hours later! Senora May is quickly rising to the tip top and beyond of the current music scene. Her songs are original but provoke a nostalgia, a longing for simpler times and a reveal a genuine grit the Estill County, KY native possesses. 
Her album "Lainheart" is a standard and a favorite at WSKV. Give it a listen and it will be your favorite as well. And please agree with me as we pray that Senora will take the lead and continue hosting The Sweet Thing Jamboree for years to come. The first one certainly felt historic enough to repeat.
Website: senoramaymusic.com/
​Facebook: www.facebook.com/senoramaymusic/

The first annual Pickup Country Homegrown Holiday Show was a blast to put together and share. It was great to work with so many beloved local artists willing to share their gifts and talents to help us all celebrate the season! And speaking of gifts and talents, Sticks Stones and Stitches in Stanton, KY is helping Pickup Country make your holiday a little brighter with a special TEXT CODE added to the repeat broadcast on the December 22nd at 4PM AND the audio player below. When you text the code to 606-663-2811, you can be one of 5 winners chosen at random to receive a unique handcrafted item from Sticks Stones and Stitches!! Winners will be drawn on Monday, December 24th and notified by text message. 

​Tune in to 104.9FM or click the "Listen Live" button at www.wskvfm.com on Saturday December 22nd at 4PM for a re-airing of The Pickup Country Homegrown Holiday Show. The show will also repeat December 24th and 25th at 8PM

Special thanks to our sponsors making the show possible including Big E Insurance, Alight Marketing, Massage by Lindsey, Blessings Floral Design, and Whitaker Bank. Also a big thank you to the long list of artists who contributed to the show and made our first one so much fun!