The Reason Jason Aldean Knew Stella Lefty’s ‘Boston’ Was a Hit
Jason Aldean has 31 No. 1 songs, so when he says a song is a hit, people tend to listen — and his kids made the call before he did. 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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“It Was Out For Blood”: Vermont Man Named Brandon Shortsleeve Recovering From Rabid Beaver Attack
A Vermont man with a unique last name is currently recovering after he was attacked by an aggressive beaver on the 4th of July. Brandon Shortsleeve (yes, Shortsleeve) was swimming in Lake George in New York on the holiday weekend with his brother and friend when they had quite the wild animal encounter. Much to their surprise, a beaver made a beeline right towards where they were swimming in the water. They didn’t think much of it at first, but […]
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“I Truly Am Sorry”: Influencer Under Fire for Viral Video Mocking Grocery Store
Be careful what you post onine. That is one of the lessons that influencer Catherine Ebs has probably learned lately. She posted an ill-considered, rather snarky video making fun of a small grocery store and the pushback has evidently been intense. Now, Ebs is trying to make amends to those who were offended. In the […]
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Whiskey Myers’ “Broken Window Serenade” Enters The Top 20 On Spotify… 15 Years After Its Release
You LOVE to see it. For all intents and purposes, Whiskey Myers has become one of the quintessential bands in today’s new crop of country-rock bands. While the likes of Koe Wetzel, Treaty Oak Revival, The Red Clay Strays, 49 Winchester and more have all experienced a whole lot of success the last few years, the East Texas band somewhat laid the blueprint for them. Beginning all the way back in 2011 with their debut album, Firewater, which features their […]
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