We make it well known here at Roots Music Rambler we love music with that old school country sound. We’ve raved about previous guests like Kimmi Bitter, Logan Ledger and others. The latest episode reinforces our appreciation for the simpler tones of bygone eras as perhaps the queen of the sub-genre joined us.
Melissa Carper’s blend of country and western, blues, gospel and even ragtime sounds has made an imprint on the country and Americana spaces since her earliest releases in 2015. Her latest regular, full-length studio album, Borned In Ya, was one of our top records of 2024.
Carper recently released a new record, A Very Carper Christmas, which is an album of all original holiday tunes, and kicked off a holiday tour in Louisville, Ky., opening for J.D. McPherson, to support it.
She joined us a few weeks back (so long ago she even “announced” the Christmas album to us during the recording) to talk about her journey growing up in a musical family, traveling the country on an adventure after deciding college wasn’t for her, and ultimately becoming one of the most unique sounding artists in the country and Americana space.
We also talked about her recent collaboration with Theo Lawrence and her involvement with the super group Wonder Women of Country with Kelly Willis and Brennen Leigh.
Frank and Falls also chatted about music venues they would like to see shows in and each shared their Pickin’ the Grinnin’ pics for recommended music this week. Falls calls out Frankford, Ky., based singer-songwriter Jeri Katherine Howell while Frank recalls a visceral reaction to discovering The White Buffalo.
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Notes and links:
Melissa Carper Online – https://www.melissacarper.com/
Melissa Carper on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/1VA93XBE8WfC2Nbe8xNLRX?si=WJ7AhMe-SKiUexQPtWdgiA
Melissa Carper on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/melissacarpermusic
Melissa Carper on Facebook – http://facebook.com/melissacarpermusic
The Wonder Women of Country – https://open.spotify.com/artist/0sTNAdZx0MdZTdN7N7bX9Z?si=ckPEeWC6RGCv3RqmNDoTKQ
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Pickin’ the Grinnin’ Recommendations
Jeri Katherine Howell on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/7MNEbWItdfKuEQh3jiZc0h?si=_8DipK95TiWoq-nr-ZcMZA
The White Buffalo on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ohcHMuUq1717s8AH17hfT
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Theme Music: Sheepskin & Beeswax by Genticorum; Copyright 2025 – Falls+Partners. All music on the program is licensed by ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. Roots Music Rambler is a member of the Americana Music Association.
