Brett Tannehill
General Manager / Director of RadioBrett is a 27-year veteran of public television and radio. He's won more than 30 journalism awards, including a national Edward R. Murrow award and RTDNA's international UNITY award for excellence in coverage of diversity issues. He was also lucky enough to spend several years recording commentaries from legendary storyteller Kathryn Tucker Windham, which stands as one of his all-time favorite things about working in broadcasting.
Brett is also a musician, an outdoors enthusiast, a certified landscaper and a father. He enjoys donuts, sitting on the porch and taking 'adventure drives' whenever possible. He co-produces the Sundial Writer's Corner and Valley Sounds, WLRH's local music show. Brett also served as chairman of the inaugural Huntsville's Music Advisory Board, which works to improve the infrastructure and community awareness of the local performing arts scene. He also serves on the Community Foundation's Google Digital Inclusion Grant Committee.
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In this episode, we get our weekly review of north Alabama's top stories and the latest news from the state Capitol. We'll also meet comedian Amy Mahoney and cast members from Theatre Huntsville's 'Little Shop of Horrors'. Our featured artist is Lana White. -
In this episode, we review north Alabama's top stories of the week, talk with Alabama attorney general Steve Marshall, visit the Tennessee Valley Music Festival and check out the weekend's live music and events. Our featured artist is Randy Steele.
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In this episode, we review the biggest stories in north Alabama and check on politics in Montgomery. We'll also tour the new Von Gosh exhibit. Our featured artist is Microwave Dave.
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In this episode, we review the week's biggest stories in north Alabama and get a legislative update from Montgomery. We'll also hear about clean up efforts at Maple Hill Cemetery and our featured artist is Luna Koi.
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In this episode (#013), we’ll review north Alabama’s top stories, and get the latest legislative news from Montgomery. We'll also talk with HMCPL Executive Director Cindy Hewitt about House Bill 385 (which did not pass), and hear new music from The Gifted.
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In this episode (#012), we’ll review north Alabama’s top stories, hear the latest from the Alabama Statehouse, visit Ridgecrest Elementary for a history lesson with the Microwave Dave Music Education Foundation and hear a track from Sunroom Revival.
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In this episode (#011), we’ll review north Alabama’s top stories, and get the latest legislative news from Montgomery, including anti-obscenity guidelines being considered for public libraries We also meet Decatur-based JACKT and hear their new single.
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In this episode, we review north Alabama's biggest stories of the week and get an update from the Alabama Statehouse. We also meet the Anderson and Roe Piano Duo. Our featured local artist is Common Man.
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On this episode of The Update, we'll review north Alabama's biggest stories and share the weekend's live music and community events. Our featured artist is Camacho.
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On this episode of The Update, we talk with newly elected District 10 Representative Marilyn Lands, and catch up on the biggest news, music and events of the week,
