WHEN IRISH EYES ARE SMILING: AN IRISH PARADE OF STARS
Wednesday at 8pm
This nostalgic journey back to the 1950s and 1960s presents long-unseen footage of beloved performers singing some of the greatest songs from and inspired by Ireland. Hosted by Patty Duke and written by Malachy McCourt, the program features performances by the late Frank Patterson, the ultimate Irish tenor and a star around the world. The program also includes performances by Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Maureen O'Hara, Dennis Day, the Irish Rovers and more!
ROUNDER RECORDS: 40TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
Wednesday at 9:30pm
Filmed in October 2009 at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry, this concert is a celebration of Rounder Records' 40 years in the music industry and features Grammy winning Rounder artists Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Bela Fleck and Irma Thomas along with musical host Minnie Driver and special guests Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas and jazz/R&B pianist Henry Butler. The special also includes select performances from Steve Martin's show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, from Alison Krauss and Robert Plant's 2008 CMT ''Crossroads'' special and from Madeleine Peyroux's 2009 concert in Los Angeles.