MSPR to air specials July 4th weekend 2024

Morehead State Public Radio (WMKY) will celebrate the July 4 holiday with special programs.

Self Control, Liberty and LawThursday, July 4 at 9:00 a.m.

In this Music & the Spoken Word Independence Day special, The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square perform: “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee”, “National Emblem March”, “America the Beautiful”, and more.

July 4 with Leroy Anderson and the Boston PopsThursday, July 4 at 10:00 a.m.

This radio special features Leroy Anderson, America’s most popular light music composer, and the Boston Pops Orchestra, which premiered many of his short orchestral miniatures. This special explores how the two came together to make music that will be remembered for generations.

America: Our Country, Our MusicThursday, July 4 at 11:00 a.m.

Music and comments that take your listeners into the heart of America, including a powerful presentation of our 200+ year old national anthem. Talented performers include Neil Diamond, Linda Ronstadt, Neil Sedaka, Louis Armstrong, Bruce Springsteen, LeAnn Rimes, Arlo Guthrrie, Frank Sinatra, The Impressions, Mickey Newberry, Chip Davis and Mannheim Steamroller, Cher, and former Armed Forces Sgt. & Saigon, Vietnam DJ, Adrian Cronauer.

May the Fourth Be with Us!— American Routes Independence Day Then & NowThursday, July 4 at 12:00 p.m.

A 4th of July special with music from Nina Simone, Randy Newman, Sly Stone and Jon Batiste, plus live performances from The American Roots Independence Day concerts from Charles Brown, the Texas Playboys with Johnny Gimble, Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, Young Tuxedo Brass, Ledward Kaapana and Clyde “Kindy” Sproat.

A Music Mix for AmericaThursday, July 4 at 2:00 p.m.Friday, July 5 at 8:00 p.m.Saturday, July 6 at 3:00 p.m.

An hour of music curated by public radio music host Paul Ingles that celebrates the word AMERICA or AMERICAN or USA in every title. Artists featured include Chuck Berry, Beach Boys, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Elvis Presley, Mark Knopfler, David Bowie, James Brown, Crosby & Nash, Simon & Garfunkel and more.

NBTB 1994 Top 30 CountdownSaturday, July 6 at 8:00 p.m.

Host Paul Hitchcock spins his 30 favorite albums from 1994 on Nothin’ But The Blues with his annual three-hour countdown.