From Wunderkinds to Wal-Mart

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Country-tinged singer-songwriter Amy Rigby's fifth album "Little Fugitive" is in stores today. For the making of this album, Rigby returned to New York City, where she started her career as a solo artist in 1996 with "Diary Of A Mod Housewife." She joins guest host Anthony DeCurtis today. Also: At the tender age of sixteen, Sonya Kitchell has found her voice. The youthful jazz singer visits the show to share with us her passion. Finally, country superstar Garth Brooks has made an exclusive deal with Wal-Mart, making the world's biggest retailer the only place where his music will be sold. We're joined by Rolling Stone writer Steve Knopper, who explains why this deal is unprecedented, and what it means for music fans.

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