I am honored that Pierce Freelon asked me to be a part of this beautiful family album. Children’s music has been a love of mine since I became a mommy; the messages that our children get are…
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Dec 13 2019
Rissi speaks with Heart & Soul Magazine
Thank you so much to Heart & Soul Magazine and George Littlejohn for this interview/feature article!!! I'm discussing life, therapy, working on my fitness, and Revival....check it out HERE!!!

May 10 2019
MELODIES OF MOTHERHOOD: STORIES OF NORTH CAROLINA’S WORKING MUSICIAN MOTHERS WITH RISSI PALMER
Confession: The night I found out I was pregnant with Grace, I was terrified. B and I had only been married 4 months, I had just gotten out of my record deal and was preparing to go to LA…
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May 10 2019
Rissi Palmer performs songs from new album at Wake Forest Renaissance Centre on May 11!!!
I am excited to be playing the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre in Wake Forest, NC this Saturday, May 11. Here are the details:
Where: Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 Brooks St, Wake Forest, NC 27587
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Aug 29 2018
Rissi Palmer one of six acts to headline Living Room Festival in March 2019 in Tampa, FL!!!
The Living Room Festival announced their 2019 lineup and Rissi Palmer was chosen as one of six artists to headline!!! This one of a kind festival takes place in the Tampa Bay area March 26-31 and hosts 30 concerts during…
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Jul 31 2018
Rissi headlines Kids for Change: End of Summer Celebration!!!
Join Families Moving Forward, a wonderful organization helping families in the Durham area, for their Inaugural Kids for Change End of Summer Celebration from 3-5 pm on Sunday, August 26th, 2018 at the Durham Central Park! This is event…
Read moreNov 21 2017
Rissi Palmer, A Music Star Who Gives Back
A very big thank you to Yitzi Weiner, SRW, and ThriveGlobal.com for this interview regarding my work with Walltown Children's Theater, my blog WeAreSeeds.net, and The Relative Pitch Youth Open Mic. Please check it out HERE!!!
Nov 16 2017
A new original Rissi Palmer song included in The Durham Nutcracker!!!
I have had the distinct pleasure of working with the amazing talent at Walltown Children's Theatre for three years now. Each Christmas, they put on "The Durham Nutcracker" (Tchaikovsky with a Durham twist) and I'm super excited because this year…
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Jul 19 2017
Introducing WeAreSeeds.net
Over the last year, I've been racking my brain, trying to figure out what I could do to add to the discourse that is happening in this country right now and do it in a positive way. A…
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May 7 2017
Rissi Palmer Songwriting and Vocal Performance Camp, July 10-14!!!
July 10-14, I will be teaching a Songwriting/Vocal Performance camp for kids ages 8-16 at Walltown Children's Theatre in Durham. We'll be composing, learning a little theory, as well as exploring movement and using our voices. It will be a… Read more
Aug 25 2016
Check out the official video for "Summerville"
Today I am proud and excited to present to you all the video for my song "Summerville" from my EP The Back Porch Sessions. This video is special because it was filmed in Summerville, GA, birthplace of my…

Jul 22 2016
Lincoln Center Kids Presents Rissi Palmer!!!
I have had to keep this to myself for the last few months and it was KILLING me!!! I am excited and proud to say that I will be playing Best Day Ever at David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center…
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Jan 29 2016
Rissi's "Dear to Me" from Best Day Ever included on Mighty Mo/Hallmark compilation!!!
Today marks the release of Heart Beats, a family music compilation of sweet love anthems for your favorite little ones...including my song "Dear to Me" from my album Best Day Ever. Thank you to Mighty Mo Productions and Hallmark for…
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Dec 23 2015
Rissi's Christmas EP 3 makes year-end Christmas music lists!!!
Thank you so much to both SoulTracks.com and FullVanFun for choosing my Christmas ep 3 for your Christmas countdowns!!! I am in some fabulous company. Check out the articles HERE and HERE and get you copy of 3 HERE!!!

Dec 14 2015
Last Show of 2015!!!

Dec 11 2015
Full Van Fun asks Rissi the "8 is Enough" questions...
Thank you so much to the family blog FullVanFun for this fun interview!!! You can check it out HERE.
Dec 11 2015
Check out this live performance of "Christmas Through Your Eyes" from my Christmas EP, 3!!!
Please enjoy this live performance from Charles Newkirk and I of ''Christmas Through Your Eyes", from my new Christmas EP, 3. If you like what you hear, purchase the project HERE.
Oct 16 2015
Get your copy of Smiles Ahead today!!!
It's here! It's here! Today is the release of Smiles Ahead, a compilation of "cool music for cool families" that my song "Best Day Ever" is a part of. I am in the company of several Grammy award winning…Read more