Dollywood Reveals New Character to Honor Dolly Parton
Believe it or not, Dolly had a hand in the changes that are coming. 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
Luke Bryan Explains Riley Green’s Tie to ‘Fish Hunt Golf Drink’
‘The damn thing got so much negativity that Riley was being funny…[he was like] ‘Don’t associate me with that,” Bryan says. Continue reading…
The Irony of Doja Cat’s Cutting Comments on Ella Langley
It’s only a matter of time until Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” is officially crowned the biggest single in American music history. It’s already the longest-running #1 single on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100.
The post The Irony of Doja Cat’s Cutting Comments on Ella Langley first appeared on Saving Country Music.
Drivin N Cryin: Still Writing the Story
Several days after speaking with Kevn Kinney, I watched a storm roll across the mesas outside Taos, New Mexico. Purple lightning split the sky, eventually forcing Drivin N Cryin’s scheduled outdoor performance indoors. The band adjusted. Instead of the full-throttle rock show one might expect from a group that has spent nearly four decades making […]