New WSM Show, Heart of the Night With Nan Kelley, To Debut In May
Heart of the Night with Nan Kelley, a new weekly program on WSM Radio, is set to premiere on May 4.
Hosted by TV personality Kelley with her husband, songwriter and musician Charlie Kelley, the show brings a more personal, listener-driven format to WSM’s evening lineup from 7 – 10 p.m. CT. Fans will know Kelley from her longtime work on the Great American Country network as host of The Top 20 Country Countdown and Opry Live, and she brings her signature warmth and relatability to one of radio’s most iconic platforms on the new show.
Blending timeless country music with authentic storytelling, the show will spotlight real listener experiences. Fans can call in during the live broadcast to speak directly with Kelley, with additional voicemails recorded off-air featured in future episodes. For a portion of the program, special guest artists, songwriters and notable personalities from the music community will be in studio and join the conversation.
“Nan creates the kind of connection that defines great radio,” says WSM General Manager Eric Marcum. “This show brings our listeners’ voices to the forefront while staying true to the music and storytelling at the heart of WSM.”
“Connecting with people is who I am – it’s just part of my South Mississippi DNA,” says Kelley. “I am grateful to WSM and Opry Entertainment Group for embracing this idea, and I am looking forward to returning to the Air Castle of the South. I am also excited to work alongside my husband who has guided my career for years. As a songwriter, he knows songs and emotions, and after 25 years of marriage, we can honestly share life’s ups and downs with our listeners.”
