Author Archives: Echoes Staff

Craig Morgan is not only an avid supporter of the armed forces, but also served in both the Army and Army Reserve, including the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions. He reenlisted in the Army Reserve in 2023.  “Recruiting was worse than it had ever been in the history of our nation. It was terrible, and […]

The post “Before That Chicken’s Heart Stopped Beating, We Were All Taking Chews Out of It”: This Country Legend’s Military Stories Will Leave You Squeamish appeared first on Wide Open Country.

You might want to check and see if you purchased particular brands of shredded cheese. Over 1.5 million bags of this product, which was manufactured by Great Lakes Cheese Co., are being recalled. The action is being taken due to possible contamination with metal fragments, per the New York Post. Per the outlet, “,,,the Hiram, […]

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It’s that joyous time of year when merry music brightens the darkness of winter’s light and when carolers croon holiday classics or artists deliver new songs that will one day liven up our holiday celebrations. Here are few new holiday albums sure to put some jingle in your step, some spin in your dreidel, and some glitter on your tree.

The post New Holiday Music from Our Favorite Folk and Roots Artists appeared first on Folk Alley.

“I think I like the season even better.” Continue reading…

A Song of the Year is not just a “song.” It’s something that can change a life, or change the world. It’s something that must be able to give you goosebumps, or wet the eye.

The post Saving Country Music’s 2025 Song of the Year Nominees first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Steve is hopeful he can cut his prison sentence short. Continue reading…

Tommy Womack Live a Little This has all the rousing, irrepressible rhythm of bands like Blue Rodeo, the late Scott Kempner (Del-Lords), the Jayhawks & the Bottle Rockets. Tommy Womack’s vocals are well-watered, rootsy & earthy. His opening tune, “Speed, Weed & Alcohol,” is captivating & not long enough. The follow-up is a warm ballad […]

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Terry Klein photo by Eryn Brooke Terry Klein on The Subtle Changes and Completeness Behind Hill Country Folk Music In November, Austin-based singer/songwriter Terry Klein released his album Hill Country Folk Music, working again with Thomm Jutz as producer. The title is something of an ode to Klein’s adopted home of Austin, and the album […]

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Favorite Albums of September 2025 – Readers Picked You voted!  And now the results from the readers’ vote for favorite albums of September 2025 releases are in! Congratulations top ten!  What a great bunch of albums this month! Check out the list just to see what else was new, too. The top five will be featured […]

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Ben Garcia Western Skyline Multi-instrumentalist songwriter Ben Garcia has a new album just out, Western Skyline. This album is at heart a Western style album, with some songs that wax heavier and some that showcase a classic country style. Ben Garcia was born in the foothills of the mountains in Utah and continues forming his […]

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