Recording artist Rissi Palmer will join music journalist Jewly Hight to discuss Palmer’s two-decade journey in country and roots music. Palmer has been instrumental in the movement to reclaim the Black roots of country and folk music and is an advocate for fellow artists. Her commitment to that mission resulted in a six-year gap between her 2019 album, Revival, and her upcoming EP, Perspectives, due out in September. Palmer is also planning a new album for 2026. Excerpts from Hight’s podcast—a special series that is part of The Broadside and in collaboration with Nashville Public Radio and North Carolina Public Radio—highlighting Palmer’s work will supplement the conversation, along with performances by Palmer.

Ford Theater. Program ticket required. Included with Museum admission. Free to Museum members. Members reserve tickets here starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 28. Non-members must purchase Museum admission and reserve a program ticket here beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 29

AMERICANAFEST Silver Pass Holders can reserve tickets starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 28. Conference registrants should refer to the email sent by the Americana Music Association for the link to reserve tickets. Tickets will be distributed to Gold Circle members and Silver Pass Holders with proof of conference wristband at the Ford Theater entrance on the day of the program. Admission to the program is not guaranteed without prior ticket reservation, however there may be limited walk-up tickets available to conference registrants on the day of the program.

American Music Association members receive $3 off Museum admission. View your AMA member portal to purchase your Museum admission online.

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