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- Backstage at Fairlane Hotel: Tigirlily GoldBackstage at Fairlane Hotel: Tigirlily Gold | Country & Midwestern
Tigirlily Gold joins Eryn Cooper for a special LIVE edition of On Air with Eryn at Backstage at Fairlane Hotel! Recorded in front of a packed house at Modern Love in downtown Nashville, the sister duo takes us behind the scenes of their forthcoming album, Country & Midwestern, out October 9. From the inspiration behind the project to how it all came together, Kendra and Krista share the stories behind this exciting new chapter in their career. Food and beverage proceeds from this event went toward Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, and Tigirlily Gold shares the impact Dolly had on their lives and music.
About Backstage at Fairlane Hotel
Backstage at Fairlane Hotel is a monthly live artist series bringing On Air with Eryn out of the studio and into downtown Nashville for intimate conversations with some of country music's most exciting artists. Hosted by Eryn Cooper at Fairlane Hotel's Modern Love, each event gives fans a front-row seat to the stories behind the music, broadcast live on 650 AM WSM.
About On Air with Eryn
On Air with Eryn airs weekdays from 3–7 PM CT on 650 AM WSM, the radio home of the Grand Ole Opry. Hosted by award-winning broadcaster Eryn Cooper, the show brings listeners closer to their favorite artists through exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and the latest in country music.
Listen live at WSMRadio.com or on the WSM Radio app.
Keep up with Eryn:
Instagram, TikTok & X: @OnAirWithEryn Facebook: Eryn Cooper
Follow WSM Radio: @WSMRadio
22 min - Best of On Air with Eryn: Karley Scott Collins
Best of On Air with Eryn: Karley Scott Collins
Karley Scott Collins didn’t just write and sing her debut record, Flight Risk. She produced it and played nearly every instrument on it herself.
Karley joins Eryn to talk about the making of her debut album, why it was so important to be hands-on in creating the sound of the record, and what that process taught her about who she is as an artist. They also get into the wide range of influences behind her music, her journey from acting as a kid to songwriting and guitar, and the career she’s continuing to build in Nashville.
On Air with Eryn airs weekdays from 3–7 p.m. CT on WSM Radio, home of the Grand Ole Opry. Hosted by award-nominated broadcaster Eryn Cooper, the show brings listeners backstage with country music’s biggest stars and rising artists for conversations you won’t hear anywhere else.
In addition to hosting On Air with Eryn, Eryn also hosts The NashUp on CountryLine Radio in the UK. Her broadcast career spans more than a decade across sports, news, country, and pop music, with work featured on ESPN, the SEC Network, NFL productions, BBC, Germany’s ZDF, and more.
Keep up with Eryn:
Instagram, TikTok, and X: @onairwitheryn
Facebook: Eryn CooperAnd follow WSM Radio: @wsmradio
11 min - Best of On Air with Eryn: Jackson Dean
That voice is pretty hard to mistake. Jackson Dean broke through with the No. 1 “Don’t Come Lookin’,” but the Maryland native has continued to build a sound and world around his music that are distinctly his own.
Minutes before stepping into the Opry Circle, Jackson joins Eryn to talk about how his music has evolved, his newest album Magnoila Sage, and getting ready to get married!
On Air with Eryn airs weekdays from 3–7 p.m. CT on WSM Radio, home of the Grand Ole Opry. Hosted by award-nominated broadcaster Eryn Cooper, the show brings listeners backstage with country music’s biggest stars and rising artists for conversations you won’t hear anywhere else.
In addition to hosting On Air with Eryn, Eryn also hosts The NashUp on CountryLine Radio in the UK. Her broadcast career spans more than a decade across sports, news, country, and pop music, with work featured on ESPN, the SEC Network, NFL productions, BBC, Germany’s ZDF, and more.
Keep up with Eryn:
Instagram, TikTok, and X: @onairwitheryn
Facebook: Eryn CooperAnd follow WSM Radio: @wsmradio
11 min - Best of On Air with Eryn: Franklin Jonas + Harper Grace
Two artists with very different stories found an unexpected creative connection in Nashville.
Franklin Jonas and Harper Grace join Eryn to talk about how becoming mutual fans led them into a writing room together, their collaboration “IDK,” where their different musical influences meet, and the individual artistic identities they’re continuing to build along the way.
On Air with Eryn airs weekdays from 3–7 p.m. CT on WSM Radio, home of the Grand Ole Opry. Hosted by award-nominated broadcaster Eryn Cooper, the show brings listeners backstage with country music’s biggest stars and rising artists for conversations you won’t hear anywhere else.
In addition to hosting On Air with Eryn, Eryn also hosts The NashUp on CountryLine Radio in the UK. Her broadcast career spans more than a decade across sports, news, country, and pop music, with work featured on ESPN, the SEC Network, NFL productions, BBC, Germany’s ZDF, and more.
Keep up with Eryn:
Instagram, TikTok, and X: @onairwitheryn
Facebook: Eryn CooperAnd follow WSM Radio: @wsmradio
13 min - Best of On Air with Eryn: Dasha
Dasha’s “Austin” took her from rising singer-songwriter to an artist with a global country hit, more than a billion streams on one song, and a whole lot of eyes on what she would do next.
Dasha joins Eryn to talk about everything that comes after a breakout moment that big, navigating sudden visibility, continuing to establish who she is beyond “Austin,” and the music and career she’s building for the long haul.
On Air with Eryn airs weekdays from 3–7 p.m. CT on WSM Radio, home of the Grand Ole Opry. Hosted by award-nominated broadcaster Eryn Cooper, the show brings listeners backstage with country music’s biggest stars and rising artists for conversations you won’t hear anywhere else.
In addition to hosting On Air with Eryn, Eryn also hosts The NashUp on CountryLine Radio in the UK. Her broadcast career spans more than a decade across sports, news, country, and pop music, with work featured on ESPN, the SEC Network, NFL productions, BBC, Germany’s ZDF, and more.
Keep up with Eryn:
Instagram, TikTok, and X: @onairwitheryn
Facebook: Eryn CooperAnd follow WSM Radio: @wsmradio
9 min - Best of On Air with Eryn: Danae Hays
More than 4 million followers, over 2 BILLION views, tens of thousands of comedy tickets sold, and even a trip onto the Billboard country charts. Danae Hays has taken a massive online audience and turned it into a career that extends far beyond your phone.
Danae joins Eryn to talk about her uniquely Southern mix of comedy, music, characters and storytelling, taking her comedy on the road, the reality behind building such a huge audience, and how she’s created a lane that feels entirely her own. They also reminisce on their time together as broadcast students at their alma mater, the University of Alabama! Roll Tide!
On Air with Eryn airs weekdays from 3–7 p.m. CT on WSM Radio, home of the Grand Ole Opry. Hosted by award-nominated broadcaster Eryn Cooper, the show brings listeners backstage with country music’s biggest stars and rising artists for conversations you won’t hear anywhere else.
In addition to hosting On Air with Eryn, Eryn also hosts The NashUp on CountryLine Radio in the UK. Her broadcast career spans more than a decade across sports, news, country, and pop music, with work featured on ESPN, the SEC Network, NFL productions, BBC, Germany’s ZDF, and more.
Keep up with Eryn:
Instagram, TikTok, and X: @onairwitheryn
Facebook: Eryn CooperAnd follow WSM Radio: @wsmradio
15 min - Best of On Air with Eryn: Baylee Littrell
Best of On Air with Eryn: Baylee Littrell
Baylee Littrell is finding his own footing as an artist while carrying a musical legacy few people grow up with. The son of Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell, Baylee talks about embracing where he comes from while continuing to figure out who he is, what he wants to say, and what his own path in country music looks like.
We talk about growing up with a unique view of the music business, the lessons he’s learned from his dad, finding his own identity as an artist, and what he’s building toward next.
On Air with Eryn airs weekdays from 3–7 p.m. CT on WSM Radio, home of the Grand Ole Opry. Hosted by award-nominated broadcaster Eryn Cooper, the show brings listeners backstage with country music’s biggest stars and rising artists for conversations you won’t hear anywhere else.
In addition to hosting On Air with Eryn, Eryn also hosts The NashUp on CountryLine Radio in the UK. Her broadcast career spans more than a decade across sports, news, country, and pop music, with work featured on ESPN, the SEC Network, NFL productions, BBC, Germany’s ZDF, and more.
Keep up with Eryn:
Instagram, TikTok, and X: @onairwitheryn
Facebook: Eryn CooperAnd follow WSM Radio: @wsmradio
16 min - Backstage at Fairlane Hotel: Frank Ray
Frank Ray is the inaugural guest on Backstage at Fairlane Hotel, a brand-new monthly series that brings On Air with Eryn out of the studio and into the heart of downtown Nashville for live conversations with artists, trailblazers, and the fans who support them. Recorded in front of a live audience at Fairlane Hotel, Frank opens up about his career journey, balancing music with his background in law enforcement, the importance of mental health, and what's next. It's an honest, fun conversation that marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the show.
On Air with Eryn airs weekdays from 3–7 p.m. CT on WSM Radio, home of the Grand Ole Opry. Hosted by award-nominated broadcaster Eryn Cooper, the show brings listeners backstage with country music's biggest stars and entertainment icons for conversations you won't hear anywhere else.
In addition to hosting On Air with Eryn, Eryn also hosts The NashUp on CountryLine Radio in the U.K. Her broadcast career spans more than a decade across sports, news, country, and pop music, with work featured on ESPN, the SEC Network, NFL productions, BBC, Germany's ZDF, and more.
Keep up with Eryn:
Instagram, TikTok, and X: @onairwitheryn
Facebook: Eryn Cooper
And follow WSM Radio: @wsmradio
18 min - Best of On Air with Eryn: Priscilla Presley
Priscilla Presley joins Eryn Cooper for an exclusive conversation about the stories behind An Intimate Evening with Priscilla Presley, preserving Elvis's legacy, his connection to country music, and the memories he shared about his only performance on the Grand Ole Opry. Plus, Priscilla reflects on her own remarkable career and why sharing these personal stories with audiences means more now than ever.
On Air with Eryn airs weekdays from 3–7 p.m. CT on WSM Radio, home of the Grand Ole Opry. Hosted by award-nominated broadcaster Eryn Cooper, the show brings listeners backstage with country music's biggest stars and entertainment icons for conversations you won't hear anywhere else.
In addition to hosting On Air with Eryn, Eryn also hosts The NashUp on CountryLine Radio in the U.K. Her broadcast career spans more than a decade across sports, news, country, and pop music, with work featured on ESPN, the SEC Network, NFL productions, BBC, Germany's ZDF, and more.
Keep up with Eryn:
Instagram, TikTok, and X: @onairwitheryn
Facebook: Eryn Cooper
And follow WSM Radio: @wsmradio
10 min - Best of On Air with Eryn: The Band CAMINO
Just before their Grand Ole Opry debut, Nashville favorites The Band CAMINO sat down with Eryn Cooper to talk about the significance of the moment, their rise from local venues to sold-out tours, and what it means to bring their music to country music’s biggest stage.
On Air with Eryn airs weekdays from 3–7 p.m. CT on WSM Radio, home of the Grand Ole Opry. Hosted by award-nominated broadcaster Eryn Cooper, the show brings listeners backstage with country music’s biggest stars and rising artists for conversations you won’t hear anywhere else.
In addition to hosting On Air with Eryn, Eryn also hosts The NashUp on CountryLine Radio in the UK. Her broadcast career spans more than a decade across sports, news, country, and pop music, with work featured on ESPN, the SEC Network, NFL productions, BBC, Germany’s ZDF, and more.
Keep up with Eryn:
Instagram, TikTok, and X: @onairwitheryn
Facebook: Eryn Cooper
And follow WSM Radio: @wsmradio
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About WSM Radio's On Air with Eryn Podcast
From the publisher's feed
The On Air with Eryn Podcast is presented by Jeff Roberts & Associates, Car Accident & Injury Lawyers: The Workin' Man's Lawyer!
Eryn Cooper is the host of On Air with Eryn on the legendary WSM Radio, where her love for country music and sharp storytelling come together on the mic each weekday afternoon. Broadcasting live from the heart of Nashville, she brings fresh energy, curiosity, and a deep respect for country music history to one of the most iconic stations in the world.
Known for her in-depth artist interviews, quick wit, and love of sharing her behind-the-scenes fun at the Grand Ole Opry, Eryn connects listeners to the past, present, and future of country music—all while championing the artists and stories that make Music City sing. A proud one-woman show, she creates, writes, shoots, edits, and hosts nearly all of her content and produces her own radio show.
With a decade-long broadcast background spanning TV news, live sports reporting, music journalism, and branded content creation, Eryn’s career has taken her from SEC football sidelines to red carpets at the CMA Awards. She’s interviewed today’s top country stars including Opry members Lainey Wilson, Blake Shelton, Trisha Yearwood, and beloved artists like Jelly Roll, Kix Brooks, and countless others. She’s created digital content for millions of viewers, and helped shape the branding and social presence of major radio stations in the Nashville market.
Off the air, Eryn is the founder of On Air With Eryn Productions, where she produces everything from music documentaries and concert coverage to branded video for artists, nonprofits, and Nashville’s entertainment scene. She’s hosted charity galas, red carpets, and CMA Fest events—always with a mic in hand and a smile on her face.
Eryn is passionate about connecting stories to audiences, whether through a camera lens or a radio mic, and her work continues to bridge the worlds of traditional media and digital innovation—all while championing the music and people of Nashville.
Here you'll find snippets of her conversations with guests from her live radio show.