HEART OF THE SONG
Host Tom Swearingen with Guest Randy Palmer
Guest Host Tom Swearingen welcomes his Special Guest Randy Palmer to the show. A Folk/Americana singer-songwriter Randy Palmer blends the artistry of a painter with the soul of a poet. Born on the High Plains of West Texas, Palmer grew up with the DIY spirit of his family’s painting business and channels that desire for beauty into heartfelt songs that reflect life’s core truths.
A 2025 Western Writers of America Spur Award winner, Randy also helped pen the International Western Music Association 2025 Song of the Year, “Blessed By The West,” alongside Sarah Pierce and Merel Bregante. As a solo songwriter and performer, his chart-topping “Dance Ponies Dance” continues to introduce new listeners to his voice and vision.
Join Tom and Randy as they discuss the poet and songwriter connection and the heart of the songwriting process. Enjoy several of Randy’s songs!
Unless otherwise noted, all music written and performed by Randy Palmer.
“Cowboy” co-written with Tom Swearingen
“Dance Ponies Dance”
“Welcome To My Home”
“My Name Is Juan”
“It’s A Crazy Thing”
“Deeper Water”
Guest Host – Tom Swearingen
Hosts – Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell
Opening and Closing Music – Hot Texas courtesy of Alex Dormont and the Hot Texas Swing Band
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Aired June 18, 2026
