THROUGH THE LENS: ND Photographers’ Favorite Roots Albums of 2025
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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
Music and the Power to Change
EDITOR’S NOTE: This passionate essay originally appeared in the Winter 2020 “All Together Now” issue of No Depression. We’re sharing it now in tribute to Raul Malo, frontman of the legendary country, Latin, and rock band The Mavericks, who passed
Willie Heath Neal of The Waymores on Swinging a Hammer and Focusing on the Mission
Willie Heath Neal of husband and wife duo The Waymores shares the story about the first song that he wrote with wife and bandmate Kira Annalise and talks about keeping faith in the journey.
‘Sand In My Boots Festival’ Won’t Be Returning To Gulf Shores In 2026 As City Announces Hangout Fest Is Canceled Until 2027
Well that’s that. After months of speculation, it’s finally official: Morgan Wallen‘s Sand In My Boots Festival won’t be returning to Gulf Shores, Alabama in 2026, after the city announced on Monday that Hangout Festival, which was rebranded as Sand In My Boots for 2025, is cancelled next year. The announcement comes after the first version of Morgan’s festival drew high praise from the city and set the standard for the event going forward. The festival took place back in […]
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