About this episode
Melissa Etheridge discusses her Minnesota tour, new album, and personal stories behind her music.
Jake Weber and Fred Bevill welcome Melissa Etheridge to MN Mornings AFTER for a conversation about her Minnesota tour stops at The Ledge Amphitheater, her new album Rise , and the stories behind songs like “Being Alive,” “Matches,” and “Tomboy.” Melissa also shares what it is still like to hear her music on the radio, how her duet with Chris Stapleton came together, and why this chapter of her career is all about gratitude, joy, and connecting with fans.
People in this episode
Hosts: Jake Weber, Fred Bevill
Guest: Melissa Etheridge
Topics covered
- music
- interview
- Minnesota tour
- album release
- songwriting
- artist connection
Keywords
- Melissa Etheridge
- Minnesota tour
- Rise
- music radio
- Chris Stapleton
- song stories
- gratitude
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Rise, Being Alive, Matches, Tomboy
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