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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].

12/24/2025

In Wednesday's Arkansas Roots, it's Arkansans singing about Santa! Hear tunes about the jolly man in the red and white suit from Point of Grace, Melissa Carper, Little Big Town, Trout Fishing in America - ofFISHal page, Dan + Shay, The Weavers, Louis Jordan, Jimmy Wakely, Dan Hicks, Albert King, Al Corte', and Posey Hill. Santa Claus is coming to Arkansas Roots at noon Wednesday on 91.9 FM and through the KASU Public Radio app.

12/22/2025

Tuesday's Arkansas Roots will feature more music for the holidays by Arkansas-connected acts like Johnny Cash, Little Big Town, Melissa Carper, National Park Radio, The Boxmasters, Erin Enderlin, and Bob Dorough. Also, Michael Doyle will continue his "measured" harvests of "Mike's Picks" with songs about yards by Robert Bowlin, Still on the Hill, and Stateline Bluegrass. Plus, Alex Petrauskas will unearth another one of "Arkansas' Forgotten 45s" in the noon hour Tuesday on 91.9 FM and streaming through the KASU Public Radio app.

12/21/2025

Our guests in Monday's "New Music Monday" edition of Arkansas Roots will be Jared & Anna Veteto. This husband-and-wife from Jonesboro have released their first album which is entirely Christmas music. Also in the show, we'll have the latest songs from The Band Trippp, Matthew Adams, Aaron Headley Music, Royal Wade Kimes, Matt Steinfeld, The Lowest Pair, and Kenny Crider. Enjoy the freshest sounds in Arkansas music in the noon hour Monday on 91.9 FM and streaming through the KASU Public Radio app.

12/18/2025

Friday's Arkansas Roots will feature songs for the holiday season by Dan + Shay, the Alan Storeygard Trio, Connie Dover, Dan Hicks, Glen Campbell (Official), Ronnie Hawkins, Kris Allen, the Delta Blues Outlaws, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and David Adam Byrnes. Plus, there'll be an Arkansongs feature, and Bill Clements will examine our state's folk music tradition in the noon hour Friday on 91.9 FM and through the KASU Public Radio app.

12/17/2025

We'll share more music for the holidays in many different styles, all by Arkansas-connected artists, on Thursday's Arkansas Roots. Tune in to hear Tracy Lawrence, Russ Taff, Point of Grace, The Boxmasters, Posey Hill, the Bob Boyd Sounds, the Band, Zach Williams, Susan Erwin Prowse, Cory & Stephanie Epps, Al Hibbler, and many more. Get into the holiday spirit with KASU Public Radio in the noon hour Thursday at 91.9 FM, through KASU website, or through the KASU app.

12/16/2025

It's more music for the holidays from Arkansas-connected acts on Wednesday's Arkansas Roots. The playlist will include Glen Campbell (Official), Dan Hicks, Erin Enderlin, Jimmy Wakely, National Park Radio, Joe Nichols, Kris Allen, Matthew Adams, Johnny Cash, Lisa Ahia Gazaway, Little Big Town, Tim Crouch, and Melissa Carper. Celebrate the holidays with Arkansas music at noon Wednesday on 91.9 FM and streaming through the KASU Public Radio app.

12/15/2025

Tuesday's Arkansas Roots will include music for the holiday season from Zach Williams, Trout Fishing in America - ofFISHal page, Collin Raye, Art Porter Junior, Dan + Shay, and Blane Howard. Also, Michael Doyle will present the first in a series of "measured" editions of "Mike's Picks" with songs on the topic of feet by Little Junior Parker, Johnny Cash, Jonivan Jones, and Sonny Boy Williamson II. All that, plus another "Arkansas Forgotten 45" from Alex Petrauskas will be in the noon hour Thursday on 91.9 FM and streaming through the KASU Public Radio app.

12/14/2025

In this week's "New Music Monday" edition of Arkansas Roots, we'll speak with Lacy Hampton and Jeremy Morris of Common Roots. This sister-brother duo has recently released a new album titled I See The Dawn. Also on the show, we'll have new songs for the holidays from Abbey Pierce Music, Aaron J. Fisher, Jared & Anna Veteto, and Melissa Carper. Listen at 91.9 FM or stream through the KASU Public Radio app at noon Monday for the next Arkansas Roots.

12/12/2025

In Saturday's four-hour edition of Arkansas Roots, we'll continue conversations about generative AI and the music industry with Arkansas Country Music Awards winning producer and engineer Jon Raney and with Ty Johnson, a producer at Hill Records, a student-run record label at the University of Arkansas. We'll also have songs for the holidays from National Park Radio, Rachel Edge, Melissa Carper, Russ Taff, The Boxmasters, The Kentucky Headhunters, Tim Crouch, and many more. Plus, there's "Mike's Picks," "From the Archives of Something Blue," an "Arkansas Forgotten 45," Arkansongs, the Stories of Arkansas Cities & Towns, and a look at "Arkansas' Folk Music Heritage," all between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on KASU Public Radio at 91.9 FM and streaming through the KASU app.

12/11/2025

Friday's Arkansas Roots will contain more tunes for the holidays by Arkansas-connected artists in many different styles from across eight decades. Tune in to hear Joe Nichols, Sonny Burgess, Kris Allen, Matthew Adams, Little Johnny Taylor, Little Big Town, Narvel Felts, Floyd Cramer, Lucinda Williams, Lance Curtis, and Buddy Case. Plus, there'll be an Arkansongs feature and a look at our state's folk music tradition in the noon hour Friday on 91.9 FM and on the KASU Public Radio app.

12/10/2025

Thursday's Arkansas Roots will be filled with music for the holiday season from Arkansas musical acts in many styles from the 1950s to the present. Tune in to hear Bob Dorough, Cory & Stephanie Epps, Dan Hicks, Alan Storeygard, Collin Raye, David Starr Music, Melissa Carper, the Delta Blues Outlaws, Glen Campbell (Official), JD Clayton, Erin Enderlin, Pam Setser, Jimmy Wakely, and Johnny Cash. Get into the spirit of the season with holiday music in the noon hour Thursday on Arkansas Roots at 91.9 FM and streaming through the KASU Public Radio app.

12/09/2025

In Wednesday's Arkansas Roots, we'll speak with Dr. Lucas Kaspar and student trombonist Faith Carson about this Friday's concert to be presented by members of the Arkansas State University Trombone Studio at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library. Also on the show, Hairy Larry with share music "From the Archives of Something Blue" by the Delta Legends. And there'll be songs for the season from Mark Currey Music, Blane Howard, Connie Dover, Dan + Shay, and the Memphis Horns. Tune to 91.9 FM or click to the KASU Public Radio app in the noon hour Wednesday for the next edition of Arkansas Roots.

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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Arkansas Roots is a radio program celebrating the music of Arkansas musicians past and present in a variety of musical genres. It is heard weekdays on 91.9 FM and at www.kasu.org from noon to 1:00 p.m. Central time. The show is also heard Saturdays from noon to 2:00 p.m.

KASU is the 100,000 watt public radio station of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. KASU welcomes submissions of recorded songs by Arkansas musicians for consideration for inclusion in Arkansas Roots. 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 1930, 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 also inform listeners of upcoming performances and concerts. So, if you are a musician or venue, KASU invites you to submit information regarding upcoming musical performances. 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 to ensure it is included. 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].