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PBS Stations: For programming and scheduling questions, contact Debi Robertson at (901) 325-6524 or drobertson@wkno.org. For questions related to publicity and promotion, contact Teri Sullivan at (901) 325-6518 or tlsullivan@wkno.org.


 

Stax Music Academy: From Soulsville to Italy follows young talented musicians as they perform the songs of their idols – the legendary recording artists of Stax Records. The Stax Music Academy in Memphis, TN sent fourteen of their brightest students to Italy to share the music of Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave and Aretha Franklin with an international audience. On the road they learn something about what it really takes to work in the music business.

Program details and promotional materials are available from Stax Academy and NETA

 




 

Rock and country music icon Johnny Cash waged a life-long struggle for salvation, and that spiritual odyssey is told in "The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash." Personal interviews with family, friends and musical associates are punctuated with rare gospel musical performances. Hosted by Dan Rather. John Carter Cash is the guest in the studio for the pledge event breaks.

Program details and promotional materials are available from NETA.

 





 

Auto-B-Good is an animated character series that continues to get rave reviews from children and parents! These high-octane stories explore obedience, politeness, honesty, respectfulness, responsibility, and many more values all presented in eye popping 3D animation using every child's favorite toy - Cars! Auto-B-Good features entertaining episodes that bring important life-lessons to children of all ages. For more information, visit the Auto-B-Good web site.

 





Burt Wolf

 

Burt Wolf's Travels & Traditions. In this series, Burt Wolf travels throughout the world looking at the history, culture, customs, foods, festivals, and tourist attractions of some of the world's most interesting locations. Production has taken place in Ireland, Austria, Northern Spain, Atlantic City, Italy, and Santa Fe, New Mexico.

WKNO is the presenting station for all of Burt Wolf's popular programs about food, people and places, including Burt Wolf: Taste of Freedom, Burt Wolf: Gatherings and Celebrations, Burt Wolf: Local Flavors, and Burt Wolf: What We Eat. More information about Burt Wolf and his programs are available at burtwolf.com.





Bill Gaither

 

A new season of Classic Gospel begins in the spring of 2008. This popular series combines classic gospel music performances from over two decades of live Gaither Homecoming Gospel Concerts, featuring the harmony and spirit of Southern gospel music as sung by the pioneering and contemporary greats of this distinctly American musical genre.

Please note, Classic Gospel showcases the talents and traditions of American gospel music in performance. WKNO and NETA have worked to insure that this series promotes no specific religion or denomination. www.gaithernet.com

 





Elvis

 

He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley
Long before Elvis was heralded as the king of rock 'n' roll, he was a faithful fan of gospel music. Although it was instrumental in shaping his spiritual life as well as his career, no documentary has truly chronicled this facet of his life — until now. He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley features more than thirty of Elvis's gospel recordings and never-before-seen footage. Filled with personal stories by those who knew him well, this program goes behind the scenes of Elvis's career.

Program details and promotional materials are available from NETA.




   

 

     
   

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