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From Wunderkinds to Wal-Mart

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Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Country-tinged singer-songwriter Amy Rigby's fifth album "Little Fugitive" is in stores today. For the making of this album, Rigby returned to New York City, where she started her career as a solo artist in 1996 with "Diary Of A Mod Housewife." She joins guest host Anthony DeCurtis today. Also: At the tender age of sixteen, Sonya Kitchell has found her voice. The youthful jazz singer visits the show to share with us her passion. Finally, country superstar Garth Brooks has made an exclusive deal with Wal-Mart, making the world's biggest retailer the only place where his music will be sold. We're joined by Rolling Stone writer Steve Knopper, who explains why this deal is unprecedented, and what it means for music fans.

Garth Brooks Now a Wal-Mart only artist

Garth Brooks has now signed on with Wal-Mart as an exclusive artist. What kind of ramifications will this have for the music industry? Rolling Stone writer Steve Knopper joins us.
» More about the Garth Brooks-Wal-Mart Deal on Blogcritics.com.

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Amy Rigby

Amy Rigby, a New Yorker who relocated to Nashville several years ago, is back in town, where she wrote her latest album. She joins us with a live performance.
» Amy Rigby's Web site

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Sonya Kitchell

Sixteen-year-old jazz singer Sonya Kitchell gives a live performance in the WNYC studio.
» Sonya Kitchell's Web site

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