Since publishing the dissertation that became the eminently readable (and recently updated) book Country Music USA in 1968, Bill Malone has become a widely recognized and respected country music scholar. For over 23 years Madison and South Central Wisconsin were fortunate to have Bill grace the WORT airwaves Wednesday mornings with ‘Back to the Country’; […]
Ken Burns on Back to the Country
Filmmaker Ken Burns hops on the line to speak with Bill (and Bobbie) Malone, host of Back to the Country. Bill was featured as the sole country music historian in Burns’ new eight-part series on country music for PBS.
WORT Honors Back to the Country Host Bill Malone
Tickets to the Tribute to Bill Malone at the Stoughton Opera House are SOLD OUT! Thank you for your support!! Hard tickets have been mailed to anyone who has already secured a ticket. We’re sorry, but at this point nobody at the station or at Stoughton Opera House can provide tickets to those who didn’t […]
The Story of Country Music – Live Streamed Event!
Video and audio of this sold-out event is now available on-demand. Country music historian and WORT host Bill Malone, featured voice and consultant on the all-new Country Music film by Ken Burns, was Norman Gilliland‘s guest for an exclusive conversation on the rich story of this popular American music style presented by Wisconsin Public Television […]
Down From The Hills @ Mount Horeb Fall Festival
The Bluegrass & Cajun Band will be making music in downtown Mount Horeb from noon to 2 on Saturday in front of the Welcome Center on Main Street. There’s plenty more to do, including an authentic Norwegian Breakfast & Art Vendors lining the street.
Down From The Hills to play Midsummer in the Northwoods Festval
The Bluegrass & Cajun band’s Summer Tour is headed up to the Cozy Cove in Manitowish Waters for its 28th festival, this year featuring the Byron Berline Band as headliner.
