In recognition of Memorial Day Weekend 2025, Morehead State Public Radio will broadcast special programming.
Remembering Roberta Flack, Jerry Butler, Brenton Wood
Friday, May 23 at 8pm and Saturday, May 24 at 3pm
Paul Ingles hosts this special hour remembering Jerry Butler, Roberta Flack, and Brenton Wood, three soul and pop singers who passed away earlier this year.
Little Feat: Let It Roll On
Saturday, May 24, 8pm to 10pm
The story of Little Feat told by band members and friends. Hosted and produced by Paul Ingles.
A Time For Tales - Remembering Those We Love
Sunday, May 25 at 3pm
Carolyn Franzini hosts an hour of stories and songs by Sheila Kay Adams, Diana Jones, Dan Keding, Syd Lieberman, and Jennifer Munro.
The Blue Note Sound
Sunday, May 25 at 8pm
Jim Luce hosts a spotlight of the Blue Note music recording label during the 1950′s and 1960′s.
Promise of Liberty
Monday, May 26 at 9am
In this Music & the Spoken Word Memorial Day Special, The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square perform: “Because of the Brave”, “This is My Country”, “A Tribute to the Armed Services”, and more.
Wind & Rhythm: Memories of Heroes
Monday, May 26 at 10am
Many Americans celebrate their Memorial Day holiday by relaxing, spending time with family, catching up on projects, grilling out or going to the park. But some families, those with fallen military members, celebrate differently. They recognize the permanent loss of those who didn’t come home, of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, of those whom Memorial Day is designated to honor. The Heroes.
A Salute In Song For Memorial Day
Monday, May 26 at 11am
An objective, entertaining, and respectful music/sound chronicle of America’s war history starting with the Civil War, which spurred the eventual creation of Memorial Day.
Highlighted by music of the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World Wars I & II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf, touching also on Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. It documents our country’s strife over our entry into some wars, but respectfully acknowledges the hardships of combat, and honors our fighting men and women who have given the ultimate.
You’ll witness moments of entertainment and nostalgia with the U.S. Air Force Band, The Navy Band and Country Current, the BBC Orchestra & Royal Air Force Band, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Canadian Brass, Bette Midler; Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; Mitch Miller; Steppenwolf; Joan Baez; Jefferson Airplane; plus music from top Broadway shows such as The King & I, Bloomer Girls, Hair, Phantom of the Opera, and songs from talented unknowns.
You'll hear the heartfelt remembrances of Army and Air Force veterans, including Generals Norman Schwarzkopf and Colin Powell, and the voices of Presidents Roosevelt, Eisenhower, George H. W. Bush, Clinton, and Obama.