Trailblazers: 25 Modern Female Artists Changing Country Music
These women are kicking down doors, fighting for equal representation and broadening the path for the female country acts who come after them. Continue reading…
Music & Film Reviews: A Paisley Underground Anthology, plus ‘Elvis ’56,’ the Light Crust Doughboys, and Sam Lewis
If you’ve never heard of the Paisley Underground, it’s not surprising. This rock subgenre—which emphasized psychedelia, electric guitar interplay, and vocal harmonies—flourished mostly just in Southern California and only from the late 1970s to the late 1980s. Moreover, it produced just one band—the Bangles—that broke through nationally and achieved substantial commercial success. But you don’t […]
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New Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#174)
There are now over 11,000 people following this playlist on Spotify alone. Nobody pays to get on this playlist. You have to earn it by releasing a great country song. And with limited spots, you know each song is tops.
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Entry Deadline Nears For Songwriter Serenade
Applications are being accepted through March 22 in the 19th annual Songwriter Serenade contest. From among all entries received, 15 songwriters will be invited to showcase their original songs and compete for more than $10,000 in prize money at the St. John Church Outdoor Pavilion in Schulenburg, Texas on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
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Kacey + Miranda Trade Jabs, But Fans Suspect It’s a Duet Tease
The two country stars posted some shady Instagram stories aimed at each other over the weekend, but there might be more to this feud than meets the eye. Continue reading…
Chick-fil-A Makes Changes to Waffle Fries After Backlash
Chick-fil-A has responded after fans described their dislike of the controversial change to their iconic waffle fries.
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Former NASCAR Driver Danica Patrick Breaks Silence After Being Booted From Broadcast Gig
Danica Patrick has released a statement on Instagram following Sky Sports’ decision to part ways with her ahead of the new Formula 1 season.
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Appalachian Echoes – Episode Playlist – March 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.
Small Plane Shocks Florida Drivers by Making Emergency Landing in Mid-Afternoon
The 19-year-old pilot, Niko Bray, had to make an emergency landing on a busy Florida road on Friday, March 6, in the early afternoon.
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‘Pulp Fiction’ Star Dead at 68: RIP Stephen Hibbert
The ‘Pulp Fiction’ icon passed away on Monday, March 2, due to a heart attack. Tributes have swept in for the late star.
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