Why Vince Gill Said Yes to Kennedy Center Honors
‘George [Strait] has been my friend for 43 years and I did it for George,’ Gill explains. Continue reading…
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AMERICANA MUSIC
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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
Todd Snider Remembered in Big Luck, TX Tribute
A large group of Todd Snider understudies, contemporaries, and fans assembled to remember Todd who passed away in November. Nothing about Todd Snider was ever “typical,” and neither could any tribute to Todd be.
The post Todd Snider Remembered in Big Luck, TX Tribute first appeared on Saving Country Music.
Passenger Has Unhinged Reaction to Reclining Seat
The viral TikTok video showed a woman acting out in a big way over a reclined seat. “Worst plane ride”, the caption read.
The post Passenger Has Unhinged Reaction to Reclining Seat appeared first on Wide Open Country.
Woman Attacked by Wild Otter at Local Marathon in North Carolina
The woman reported thinking it was a bear. Luckily for her, it wasn’t. But the incident still cost her thousands of dollars.
The post Woman Attacked by Wild Otter at Local Marathon in North Carolina appeared first on Wide Open Country.