Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Muskogee will hold a grand reopening on September 26, following a nearly two-year renovation project. www.kosu.org/oklahoma-mus...

Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame sets reopening date after nearly 2 years of renovations

From what to expect at the renovated Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame to Joe Exotic selling his music catalogue, here's our weekly round-up of local music news.

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Remember Daytrotter? They're back, so I revisited old sessions from Oklahoma bands and musicians. See the full list: www.kosu.org/oklahomans-d...

A full list of Oklahoma musicians who recorded Daytrotter sessions

From a list of all Okies who recorded Daytrotter sessions to details on Wyatt Flores' album signings this week, here's our weekly round-up of local music news.

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This week's #OklahomaMusicMinute features songs by Crow and Gazelle, Chelsea Days, Coat, Chair Model and a throwback tune from The Engine Hearts. www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

Oklahoma Music Minutes for August 3-7: Music you should hear this week

KOSU's Oklahoma Music Minute provides a brief break from the news of the day to focus on, and celebrate, songs by local musicians and bands.

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This week's #OklahomaMusicMinute features songs by Whitney Fenimore, @johncalvinabney.bsky.social, Josh Fudge, Sweetest Pot and a throwback tune by The Pizza Thieves. www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

Oklahoma Music Minutes for July 27-31: Music you should hear this week

KOSU's Oklahoma Music Minute provides a brief break from the news of the day to focus on, and celebrate, songs by local musicians and bands.

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TONIGHT: new songs by Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards, Idiot Mile, Douglas and Jaco Jaco and new albums from Colliding and J.F Kay. 7-9 tonight on @kosuradio.bsky.social & The Spy

Byron Berline will be posthumously inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame this fall. He is the second Oklahoman to join the hall, following the 2024 induction of Norman banjo player Alan Munde. www.kosu.org/byron-berlin...

Byron Berline posthumously named to Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame

From the induction of bluegrass royalty to an Oklahoma songwriter celebrating in a Billboard high-mark, here's our weekly round-up of local music news.

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This week's #OklahomaMusicMinute features songs by Chloe-Beth, Isaac Stalling, The Geoffs, Adam and the Original Sin and a throwback tune by Barney Kessel! www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

Oklahoma Music Minutes for July 20-24: Music you should hear this week

KOSU's Oklahoma Music Minute provides a brief break from the news of the day to focus on, and celebrate, songs by local musicians and bands.

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New songs tonight from CLIFFDIVER, Jason Scott & The High Heat, Skating Polly, Colliding & DIVA and celebrating the lives and music of Jo Foster (The Engine Hearts), Wade Best (The Pizza Thieves) and Bruce Tull (Scud Mountain Boys). 7-9 tonight on @kosuradio.bsky.social & The Spy

We're paying tribute to three Oklahoma musicians who recently passed: Jo Foster, Wade Best and Bruce Tull. www.kosu.org/jo-foster-wa...

Remembering 3 Oklahoma musicians who recently passed

From the deaths of three local musicians to an Americana music beach getaway in January, here's our weekly round-up of local music news.

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This week's #OklahomaMusicMinute features songs by Samantha Crain, Ken Pomeroy, Joey Frendo, Call Me Sparrow and a throwback tune by 3rd Avenue Blues Band. www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

Oklahoma Music Minutes for July 13-17: Music you should hear this week

KOSU's Oklahoma Music Minute provides a brief break from the news of the day to focus on, and celebrate, songs by local musicians and bands.

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TONIGHT: new releases by Micah Felts & Josh Fudge and new songs by Donny Vinn & Tyler Sexton. 7-9 tonight on @kosuradio.bsky.social & The Spy

My favorite Oklahoma songs released in 2026 (so far) includes Johnny Mullenax, Samantha Crain, red sun, Micah Felts, Jason Scott & The High Heat, Kalyn Fay and about 30 more: www.kosu.org/top-oklahoma...

Ryan LaCroix's favorite Oklahoma songs of 2026 (so far)

From some of the best Oklahoma music released so far in 2026 to new operators at Hollywood Corners in Norman, here's our weekly round-up of local music news.

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Former Oklahoma Rock Show host Grace Gordon is leaving her job as publisher of Savior Flair after 16 years with the fashion magazine. She's staying in Dubai and plans to write a few novels, "including a sci-fi trilogy." What a legend - miss you GG! nowwherewerewe.substack.com/p/there-is-a...

There is a world out there and it's calling my name

On leaving my job after 16 years...

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This week's #OklahomaMusicMinute celebrates #TulsaMusicMonth with songs by MORE&MORE, Keyland, Ramsey Thornton, Kress Bell and a throwback tune by The Gap Band! www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

Oklahoma Music Minutes for July 6-10: Music you should hear this week

This week, KOSU's Oklahoma Music Minute celebrates Tulsa Music Month.

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Tulsa folk artist Ramsey Thornton talks about his new album, his study of the banjo and his work with other Oklahoma artists on @kosuradio.bsky.social's Songwriters & Tour Riders podcast. Give it a listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

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Podcast Episode · Songwriters & Tour Riders · July 1 · 1h 32m

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AmericanaFEST's lineup now features six Oklahoma musicians: Casii Stephan, Ramsey Thornton, Parker Millsap, Chloe-Beth, Ken Pomeroy and Lance Roark. www.kosu.org/americanafes...

More Oklahoma musicians added to AMERICANAFEST 2026

From Oklahoma musicians showcasing at an Americana festival in Nashville to a Durant venue winning an ACM award, here's our weekly round-up of local music news.

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This week's #OklahomaMusicMinute features songs by Southall, Kalyn Fay, Gage Pabst, Chelsea Days and a throwback tune by Bud & Valerie. www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

Oklahoma Music Minutes for June 29 - July 3: Music you should hear this week

KOSU's Oklahoma Music Minute provides a brief break from the news of the day to focus on, and celebrate, songs by local musicians and bands.

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TONIGHT: new records by Coat & Sundrift and new songs by Samantha Crain + First Aid Kit, Ken Pomeroy, From Drexel, Amber Watson, The Geoffs and Crow and Gazelle. 7-9 tonight on @kosuradio.bsky.social & The Spy

Gene Triplett, a Hall of Fame journalist and longtime entertainment editor at The Oklahoman, died on June 6 at the age of 77. Here's a remembrance: www.kosu.org/remembering-...

Remembering Gene Triplett, longtime entertainment editor of 'The Oklahoman'

From a remembrance of a longtime music journalist to a Tulsa musician appearing in Rolling Stone, here's our weekly round-up of local music news.

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KOSU welcomes @johnnymanchild.bsky.social to Beer City Music Hall on Friday, July 24, 2026 and we’re giving away tickets! Enter to win a pair of tickets before the contest closes at noon on Tuesday, June 30.

Win concert tickets to see Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards in Oklahoma City

Enter for a chance to win tickets to see Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards at Beer City Music Hall in Oklahoma City on Friday, July 24, 2026.

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This week's #OklahomaMusicMinute features songs by Johnny Mullenax, Unwed Sailor, Lauren Rose, Magenta Burn and a throwback tune from For Love Not Lisa. www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

Oklahoma Music Minutes for June 22-26: Music you should hear this week

KOSU's Oklahoma Music Minute provides a brief break from the news of the day to focus on, and celebrate, songs by local musicians and bands.

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From a celebration of Jimmy Webb's songwriting to Terry "Buffalo" Ware's new memoir, here's our weekly round-up of local music news. www.kosu.org/10-favorite-...

10 favorite songs written by Oklahoma native Jimmy Webb

From a celebration of Jimmy Webb's songwriting to Terry "Buffalo" Ware's new memoir, here's our weekly round-up of local music news.

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This week's #OklahomaMusicMinute features songs by Taylor Deneen, Keyland, Kid Again, Kalyn Fay and a throwback tune from Thirteen Stars. www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

Oklahoma Music Minutes for June 15-19: Music you should hear this week

KOSU's Oklahoma Music Minute provides a brief break from the news of the day to focus on, and celebrate, songs by local musicians and bands.

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TONIGHT: new EPs from Chloe-Beth & Sierra Spirit, new songs by @chatpileband.bsky.social, Jason Scott & The High Heat, Beau Jennings, Wyatt Flores, Skylily, MORE & MORE & Jaco Jaco and the show debut of Kress Bell! 7-9 tonight on @kosuradio.bsky.social & The Spy

“Left wing, right wing, chicken wing, it don’t make no difference to me.” - Woody Guthrie, 1939 Woody never ran for political office, but for those who do, they usually pick a political side. www.kosu.org/ty-england-s...

Oklahoma country musician running for U.S. Senate

From an Oklahoma country musician asking for your vote to Norman Music Festival's economic impact, here's our weekly round-up of local music news.

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This week's #OklahomaMusicMinute features new songs by Labrys, Micah Felts, Peggy Johnson, Obvious Bicycle and a throwback tune from Jimmie Revard! www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

Oklahoma Music Minutes for June 8-12: Music you should hear this week

KOSU's Oklahoma Music Minute provides a brief break from the news of the day to focus on, and celebrate, songs by local musicians and bands.

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TONIGHT: songs by Madison Ryann Ward, Micah Felts, Ari Yvon, Lauren Rose, Harper Valley Hypocrites, The Great Divide, Casper McWade, Beau Turrentine, Metra, Sweetest Pot, Kid Lennon, JW Francis, MORE&MORE, PawPaw Rod, Manta Rays, Black Magnet & more! 7-9 tonight on @kosuradio.bsky.social & The Spy.

"At the RIAA headquarters, we have a wall that has every diamond album ever certified, but Garth has 10 ... The wall won’t fit Garth." www.kosu.org/garth-brooks...

Garth Brooks earns unprecedented 10th Diamond-certified album, named 'Artist of a Lifetime'

From Garth Brooks' unprecedented album sales mark to The Flaming Lips teaming up with OKC's minor league baseball club, here's our weekly round-up of local music news.

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This week's #OklahomaMusicMinute features new songs by Amber Watson, Sundesi, Ben McKenzie, The All-American Rejects and a throwback tune from Roy Clark! www.kosu.org/music/2026-0...

Oklahoma Music Minutes for June 1-5: Music you should hear this week

KOSU's Oklahoma Music Minute provides a brief break from the news of the day to focus on, and celebrate, songs by local musicians and bands.

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TONIGHT: Keyland's new album, plus new songs by Kaitlin Butts, Cryhard, Unwed Sailor & Sierra Spirit and a tribute to Jason Deal of Thirteen Stars. 7-9 tonight on KOSU & The Spy | kosu.org/listen