Dolly Parton Is Getting Into the Gas Station Business
Dolly’s bringing Southern hospitality to your next road trip. 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
Interview: Bob Dylan Center Director Steven Jenkins
We had a chance to interview Bob Dylan Center director Steven Jenkins recently. In first grade, Steven Jenkins was already “heavily into” The Beatles and The Beach Boys when he discovered Bob Dylan’s Greatest Hits, Volume 1 in his mother’s record collection.“I didn’t understand the songs back then, but I was captivated by Dylan’s voice […]
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Show Review: Mike Farris at Jammin’ Java
Mike Farris at Jammin’ Java on November 19 Mike Farris, with his vocals soaring to heights rivaling those of Aretha Franklin, played “an evening with” acoustic show in Jammin’ Java in Vienna, VA on November 19. The air was filled with bluesy and gospel-based songs with a soulful delivery and commanding vocals. At the start […]
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Luke Combs’ CMA Watch Was a Gift to Elvis From Johnny Cash [Pics]
In a night filled with glitz, one country star’s vintage watch stole the show — and there’s quite a story behind its remarkable history. Continue reading…