WATCH: Dolly Parton’s Friends Have a Birthday Surprise For Her
This is our birthday gift to Dolly Parton, who turns 80 years old on Monday (Jan. 19). Continue reading…
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AMERICANA MUSIC
APPALACHIAN ARTISTS
Appalachian Echoes is a three-hour, weekly syndicated radio program that highlights the talented artists, songwriters and musicians with ties to Appalachia, as well as the vibrant and growing genre of Americana music which often features the echoes of Appalachian influence. The show focuses on predominantly independent artists and music often overlooked by commercial radio playlists, and fuels a sense of listener loyalty based on home place pride.
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AMERICANA MUSIC NEWS
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” Was Inspired by a Kangaroo?
And yet, the kangaroo didn’t get a song credit. Continue reading…
Drayton Farley Announces New Album “A Heavy Duty Heart”
Declared a favorite modern songwriter by distinguishing music fans, Drayton Farley has taken inspiration from fellow Alabaman songwriters like Jason Isbell and amassed a song catalog that is the envy of many.
The post Drayton Farley Announces New Album “A Heavy Duty Heart” first appeared on Saving Country Music.
“Help Me… I’m Lost”: Kenny Chesney Admits The Las Vegas Sphere Was So Intense He Forgot His Own Lyrics
It’s hard not to get lost in the immersive experience that the Las Vegas Sphere has to offer. Kenny Chesney can attest to that. The country music superstar with countless No. 1 hits (like “Summertime” and “When The Sun Goes Down”) played at the shiny new venue last summer, and was actually the first country artist to headline the Sphere. The magnificent music center that took five years to build (and opened in 2023) had previously hosted bands like U2, […]
The post “Help Me… I’m Lost”: Kenny Chesney Admits The Las Vegas Sphere Was So Intense He Forgot His Own Lyrics first appeared on Whiskey Riff.