WDVX

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WDVX is a listener supported radio station that plays a mix of Americana, Appalachian, alt-country, singer-songwriter, bluegrass, blues, and tunes from the many talented musicans who call East Tennessee home.  WDVX produces The Blue Plate Special, an hour long live music radio show that originates from the performance stage at the Knoxville Visitor Center every noon, Monday through Saturday.  Both audience members and musicians come from all over the world to be part of the Blue Plate Special. 

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10 Pieces

Real Live Music from the hills of East Tennessee.

  • From: WDVX
  • Updated: Jan 09, 2020
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The Tennessee Shines Radio Show airs live on 89.9 FM, online at WDVX.com and in front of a live studio audience every Monday night. Through a rotating roster of the best local and nationally touring musicians—plus a few surprises—Tennessee Shines radio show reflects Knoxville’s character and celebrates our musical history and broadcasting heritage.

  • From: WDVX
  • Updated: Jul 29, 2013
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The WDVX Blue Plate Special® is a live radio show that happens at the Knoxville Visitor Center straight up at noon, Monday through Saturday. Old Time, Appalachian, Bluegrass, Blues, singer-songwriter, jazz, poetry and the-as-yet undefinable genre land at this crossroads of American roots music in downtown Knoxville. Blue Plate Special is broadcasted on community radio station WDVX and web cast on wdvx.com.

  • From: WDVX
  • Updated: Jun 02, 2015

Latest Pieces

Caption: Leah Gardner, Credit: Daniel Kimbro
David Benedict & Michael Moore, Leah Gardner, Robbie Fulks & Friends perform on this edition of the WDVX Blue Plate Special.

Bought by WSLR


  • Added: Jun 30, 2016
  • Length: 56:01
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Kevin Gordon, Credit: Daniel Kimbro
Kevin Gordon and Sarah Potenza perform on this edition of the WDVX Blue Plate Special

  • Added: Jun 30, 2016
  • Length: 56:01
Caption: Pirates Canoe, Credit: Daniel Kimbro
Pirates Canoe, Drumartica and Martin Harley perform on this edition of the WDVX Blue Plate Special.

  • Added: Jun 30, 2016
  • Length: 56:02
Caption: Michael Reno Harrell, Credit: Daniel Kimbro
Michael Reno Harrell, Molly Parden and Woody Pines perform on this edition of the WDVX Blue Plate Special.

  • Added: Jun 30, 2016
  • Length: 56:01
Caption: Brian Whelan, Credit: Daniel Kimbro
Brian Whelam, Jimmy Davis and Margo Price perform on this edition of the WDVX Blue Plate Special.

  • Added: Jun 30, 2016
  • Length: 56:01
Caption: Red Hickey, Credit: Grace Leach
Beth McKee, Bark, and Choctaw Wildfire perform on this edition of the WDVX Blue Plate Special

  • Added: Jun 28, 2016
  • Length: 56:01
Caption: The Pine Box Boys perform on the WDVX Blue Plate Special, Credit: Grace Leach (WDVX)
Caleb Stine, The Honey Dew Drops, and The Pine Box Boys perform on this edition of the WDVX Blue Plate Special

Bought by WSLR, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., and KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Dec 10, 2015
  • Length: 56:00
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Sinners & Saints perform on the WDVX Blue Plate Special, Credit: Grace Toensing (WDVX)
Sinners & Saints, Shawn Taylor, and Arstior perform on this edition of the WDVX Blue Plate Special

Bought by WSLR, KCMJ Community Radio, and KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash.


  • Added: Dec 10, 2015
  • Length: 56:00
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Red Hickey, host of the WDVX Blue Plate Special, Credit: Facebook
Brooks & John and the Jon Stickley Trio perform on this edition of the Blue Plate Special.

Bought by WSLR, KCMJ Community Radio, and KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash.


  • Added: Dec 08, 2015
  • Length: 56:00
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Joshua Powell & The Great Train Robbery, Credit: Grace Toensing (WDVX)
Joshua Powell & The Great Train Robbery, Cicada Rhythm, and The Greyhounds perform on this edition of the Blue Plate Special.

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio and KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash.


  • Added: Dec 08, 2015
  • Length: 56:00
  • Purchases: 2