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Montgomery Gentry

WTOP’s Jason Fraley interviews Eddie Montgomery of the beloved country-music duo Montgomery Gentry, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special Nashville ceremony announcing the platinum-record certification of “Something to Be Proud Of” and gold-record certification of “My Town” and “Hell Yeah.” He also describes growing up with brother John Michael Montgomery and his duty to keep singing after the loss of Troy Gentry, who tragically died in a helicopter crash in 2017. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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Angélique Kidjo

WTOP’s Jason Fraley interviews five-time Grammy winner and world-music icon Angélique Kidjo, who joins the National Symphony Orchestra for “African Symphony” this Wednesday night at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. They discuss her journey from West Africa to Paris to become an international music sensation, including five Grammy-winning albums. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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The Who

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Roger Daltrey of The Who before he rocks Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia this Wednesday. They discuss the band’s legacy and go behind the scenes of their biggest hits, including “My Generation,” “Pinball Wizard,” “Baba O’Riley,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” “Behind Blue Eyes,” “Who Are You?” and “You Better You Bet.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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Christian Borle

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews two-time Tony winner Christian Borle, who stars in “Bye Bye Birdie” at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. from June 7-15. He discusses stepping into Dick Van Dyke’s iconic shoes, as well as memories of his Broadway roles from “Something Rotten” to “Some Like It Hot.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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Gillian Robespierre

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews filmmaker Gillian Robespierre and co-writer Elisabeth Holm as today marks the 10th anniversary of their acclaimed indie flick “Obvious Child” opening in U.S. theaters on June 6, 2014. They spoke when Robespierre and Holm reunited for their 2017 comedy “Landline,” which was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Fest. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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Judge Reinhold

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Judge Reinhold, who screens “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” at Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Saturday. He shares why the film is such an iconic teen movie, as well as memories of his other roles from “Beverly Hills Cop” to “The Santa Clause” — not to mention his Emmy nomination as the “close talker” in “Seinfeld.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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X Ambassadors

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Sam Harris of X Ambassadors, who rock the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, June 4. He discusses the band’s newest album “Townie,” as well as his journey of forming the band with his blind brother Casey to record smash hits like “Unsteady” to “Renegades.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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Ace Frehley of KISS

WTOP’s Jason Fraley interviews Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Ace Frehley, former guitarist of KISS, who brings his solo tour to the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia on June 15. They discuss his new solo album “10,000 Volts,” as well as his biggest KISS hits, his love for science-fiction and his passion for art, right down to that famous costume and face paint. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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Keb’ Mo’

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews blues icon Keb’ Mo’, who performs live at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia this Saturday night. He reflects on his prolific career spanning five Grammys, as well as his favorite contemporary blues artists and the legends he would put on the Mount Rushmore of Blues. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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