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I’m Rissi Palmer—a singer, songwriter, and radio host blending country, gospel, soul, and R&B. Born in Pennsylvania and raised in St. Louis, I grew up surrounded by a diverse mix of music and communities that shaped my sound and perspective. From charting on Billboard as a Black woman in country to independent releases and an ongoing mission to broaden the genre’s story, I’m committed to equity and opportunity for artists of color. I host Color Me Country on Apple Music Country, co-edit a forthcoming children’s book about Black women who shaped country music with Rhiannon Giddens, and lead the Color Me Country Foundation and Artist Grant Fund to support the next generation of artists.…I’m Rissi Palmer—a singer, songwriter, and radio host blending country, gospel, soul, and R&B. Born in Pennsylvania and raised in St. Louis, I grew up surrounded by a diverse mix of music and communities that shaped my sound and perspective. From charting on Billboard as a Black woman in country to independent releases and an ongoing mission to broaden the genre’s story, I’m committed to equity and opportunity for artists of color. I host Color Me Country on Apple Music Country, co-edit a forthcoming children’s book about Black women who shaped country music with Rhiannon Giddens, and lead the Color Me Country Foundation and Artist Grant Fund to support the next generation of artists.

Rissi Palmer

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I’m Rissi Palmer—a singer, songwriter, and radio host blending country, gospel, soul, and R&B. Born in Pennsylvania and raised in St. Louis, I grew up surrounded by a diverse mix of music and communities that shaped my sound and perspective. From charting on Billboard as a Black woman in country to independent releases and an ongoing mission to broaden the genre’s story, I’m committed to equity and opportunity for artists of color. I host Color Me Country on Apple Music Country, co-edit a forthcoming children’s book about Black women who shaped country music with Rhiannon Giddens, and lead the Color Me Country Foundation and Artist Grant Fund to support the next generation of artists.…I’m Rissi Palmer—a singer, songwriter, and radio host blending country, gospel, soul, and R&B. Born in Pennsylvania and raised in St. Louis, I grew up surrounded by a diverse mix of music and communities that shaped my sound and perspective. From charting on Billboard as a Black woman in country to independent releases and an ongoing mission to broaden the genre’s story, I’m committed to equity and opportunity for artists of color. I host Color Me Country on Apple Music Country, co-edit a forthcoming children’s book about Black women who shaped country music with Rhiannon Giddens, and lead the Color Me Country Foundation and Artist Grant Fund to support the next generation of artists.

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I’m Rissi Palmer—a singer, songwriter, and radio host blending country, gospel, soul, and R&B. Born in Pennsylvania and raised in St. Louis, I grew up surrounded by a diverse mix of music and communities that shaped my sound and perspective.

From charting on Billboard as a Black woman in country to independent releases and an ongoing mission to broaden the genre’s story, I’m committed to equity and opportunity for artists of color. I host Color Me Country on Apple Music Country, co-edit a forthcoming children’s book about Black women who shaped country music with Rhiannon Giddens, and lead the Color Me Country Foundation and Artist Grant Fund to support the next generation of artists.

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English

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Work Experience

Singer / Radio Host at Self-employed / Independent Artist

January 1, 2007 - Present

Independent artist with a history of charting on Billboard, releasing acclaimed projects (The Back Porch Sessions, Revival, Best Day Ever), touring globally, and hosting Color Me Country with Rissi Palmer. Also co-edited a forthcoming children's book celebrating Black women in country music and leads foundation work through Color Me Country.

Co-editor at Color Me Country: A Celebration of Black Women Who Shaped Country Music (Candlewick Studio)

May 5, 2026 - May 5, 2026

Co-edited with journalist Kelly McCartney a forthcoming children’s book about the overlooked contributions of Black women in country music; published May 5, 2026. Proceeds benefit the Color Me Country Artist Grant Fund.