BRISTOL, Tenn.-Va. - The Birthplace of Country Music announces WBCM Radio Bristol General Manager Josh Littleton is nominated for an Emmy from the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for his work on the station's popular "Farm and Fun Time" show. Littleton, the program's audio engineer, is nominated in the category of AudioRecording, Mixing & Design.
"Congratulations to Josh and Radio Bristol on this well-deserved Emmy nomination and a remarkable 10 years on the air," said BCM Executive Director Melissa Roberts." From the beginning, the entire Radio Bristol team continues to exceed expectations in their commitment to community connection and innovation. We couldn't more proud of what Radio Bristol has become and where it's headed."
Radio Bristol's "Farm and Fun Time" is a high-energy television and radio program that features nationally-touring roots music artists and thoughtful segments that celebrate our diverse Appalachian culture. The show broadcasts and streams before a live audience each month, either from its home base at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum or the historic stage at Paramount Bristol.
"I couldn't be more proud of Josh and the tireless work he has put into making 'Farm and Fun Time' the highest of quality," said Radio Bristol Program Director and show host Kris Truelsen." With 10 years behind the scenes, Josh has been instrumental in making this show a success. This nomination couldn't be more deserved."
Winners will be announced June 21 at the 67th Emmy Awards Gala. The program will stream live from the website at www.capitalemmys.tv starting at 6:30 p.m.
Radio Bristol's "Farm and Fun Time" is now available for viewing on 143 PBS channels in 80 markets nationwide and made possible by Eastman Credit Union,Toyota of Bristol,Virginia Tourism Corporation,WCYB-TV, and the City of Bristol, Tenn, with captioning provided by Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards.The program broadcasts live on WBCM Radio Bristol at 100.1 FM in the Bristol area with streaming available on the station's Facebook page, atListenRadioBristol.organd through the station's free mobile app.
