Episode 17: Rissi Palmer

For this episode of Pass the Mic: Creating a Stage for Change, we spoke to self-described “Southern Soul” artist Rissi Palmer. Rissi has released multiple solo records and music for children. Some career highlights include performances at the White House, the Grand Ole Opry, on Oprah & Friends, and numerous other national TV appearances. Her radio show Color Me Country Radio with Rissi Palmer celebrates Black artists and those who have been historically marginalized in country music. In this conversation, Rissi describes the process of carving out a space for herself in the world of country music as a Black artist, making history along the way, her reaction to the recent country album released by Beyonce, her evolution as a songwriter, and the many creative ways she provides opportunities for other deserving artists.

This music features the following tracks by Rissi Palmer: "Still Here", "Anything But Yours", "Seeds", and "Not Afraid of the Dark". Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by William Wright.