“…the most powerful, purest musical experience is to hear accomplished singer-songwriters perform their own creations. One voice, one instrument. A human heart knows truth when it feels it…"
-Creator and Host Eric Gnezda
Janis Ian - 2x Grammy Winner
Ruthie Foster
John Oates - 3x AMA Winner
Don Henry - 2x Grammy Winner
Tenille Townes - 2x Country Music Award Winner, JUNO Award Winner
Jon Vezner - Grammy Winner
Tom Paxton - 2x Grammy Winner
Molly Tuttle - Grammy Winner
Beth Nielson Chapman - 2x Grammy Winner
Songs at the Center is a weekly, national TV series that airs on more than 400 PBS stations.
We’re the fastest-growing music show on public television, according to TRACMedia/Nielsen!
What the artists are saying…
“Truly enjoyed my time with Eric & Co. on Songs at the Center. How refreshing to talk songwriting with someone who loves it as much as I do.”
- Jeff Daniels, Emmy Award Winning Actor & Songwriter
“Eric Gnezda is a thoughtful, well-prepared interviewer who understands songwriting. I had a lot of fun with him on Songs at the Center.”
- Ray Stevens, 2x Grammy Winner
“Great series, and Eric did a wonderful interview with me. Thanks to Songs at the Center!! …one of the better interviewers I’ve worked with over the decades.”
- Janis Ian, 3x Grammy Winner
“I don’t often get a chance to share my story so honestly. Eric’s questions were curious and insightful. It was a pleasure to be featured on Songs at the Center.”
- Jim Brickman, Top-Selling Piano Soloist of our Time
“I can’t remember when I’ve enjoyed myself as much as I did yesterday – just the whole experience – your show is a songwriter’s dream – thanks again, Eric.”
- Mike Reid, Grammy Winner
“Seeing as how writing songs has kept a roof over my head for my entire adult life, it seems like a no-brainer that Eric Gnezda and I would hit it off on our etpisode of Songs at the Center.”
- Rodney Crowell, 2x Grammy Winner
