Chain Stores and Restaurants Closing Locations in 2026
Some of the chains will close a handful of locations while others are ceasing operations entirely. Continue reading…
Appalachian Echoes – Episode Playlist – February 7, 2026
Here’s this week’s playlist, complete with Spotify links so you can find the song you heard on the show you want on your personal playlist! You can send us a request for next week’s show by filling out our contact form, or sending an email to requests@appalachianechoes.com.
Billy Strings Honors Bob Weir With Legendary Grateful Dead Covers in Athens, Georgia
Man, I wish I was in Athens, GA this weekend. Billy Strings and company descended upon the college town yesterday for the first of a two night stand at the brand new Akins Ford Arena near the University of Georgia campus. The first shows of the year for Billy Strings, all signs were pointing towards a legendary evening in the Classic City as he and the band kicked off their Winter 2026 tour. For anyone who may not be familiar, […]
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“Then Don’t Put On The USA Uniform”: Miracle On Ice Legend Slams Skier Hunter Hess Over Controversial Olympic Comments
Who didn’t see this coming? Just like woke “reporters” couldn’t even enjoy the Australian Open without asking every single American tennis player about how much they hated America, the onslaught of political garbage is already running rampant at the Winter Olympics in Italy.. and we’re only two days in. A number of athletes have garnered headlines, but perhaps none more than US halfpipe skier Hunter Hess, who essentially said (in his Kim Kardashian, valley girl voice) he’s only competing for […]
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Kenny Chesney Talks About That Time He Took Home a Super Bowl Ring
Okay, Kenny Chesney’s life is officially the coolest. The country star talks about how he was gifted a Super Bowl ring in his new book.
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Brad Arnold, Frontman of 3 Doors Down, Dead at 47 Following Cancer Diagnosis
Brad Arnold passed away Saturday morning at the age of 47, as announced in a touching message by his band, 3 Doors Down. Read more here.
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RISERS: Kaitlin Butts Brings a Powerful Voice to Authentic Songs
She’s set for a major career breakthrough. Continue reading…
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes Break Up Again After Reconciling a Month Ago
Are Kelsea and Chase calling it quits for good? Here’s everything we know so far surrounding their most recent split.
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3 Doors Down Frontman Brad Arnold Passes Away At 47
Horrible news. 3 Doors Down, the rock band behind songs like “Kryptonite” and “Here Without You,” announced that lead singer Brad Arnold passed away today, February 7, following a battle with cancer. Arnold first revealed last May that he had been diagnosed with cancer last May: “Got some not so good news for you today. I had been sick a couple of weeks ago and went to the hospital and got checked out, and actually got the diagnosis that I […]
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What Happened to the Couples From ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ Season 3?
There have been breakups, new relationships and even a marriage! Continue reading…