The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards Reveal ‘Best Country’ Nominations
The country category is a who’s who of Nashville! Continue reading…
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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
THROUGH THE LENS: Vinyl Update – Joni Mitchell, Marvin Gaye, Skip James, and More
A lot has happened on the vinyl front since the last update nearly three months ago. Not only have we been treated to definitive reissues (reviewed below) of albums by Joni Mitchell, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and blues legends Skip James and Albert King, but also albums by two underserved
REVIEW: Keb’ Mo’ “The Breakdown”
Keb’ Mo’ – The Breakdown Years ago, I was impressed with some early Taj Mahal albums. I’d been overdosing on progressive rock, mainstream pop, country rock, singer-songwriters, & all kinds of rehashed blues. But Taj Mahal was an oasis. Something rural, fresh, front porch, free & easy. After a good few years of Taj, I […]
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Carly Pearce Says Her Fifth Album Shows a More Vulnerable Side
Carly Pearce says her new album goes deeper than heartbreak. This time, she’s letting fans into parts of her life she’s never shared before. Continue reading…