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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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Listen live on Saturdays from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on our home station, WXCC – 96.5 FM, in Williamson, W.Va. Click here to open its live stream.
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We collect the most comprehensive list of Americana artists playing live within a reasonable drive of Eastern Kentucky, Southern West Virginia and Western Virginia. If your venue’s events are listed, email us!
AMERICANA MUSIC NEWS
“It’s My Time” – Inside Patsy Cline’s Haunting Premonitions Of Her Own Impending Death
She knew her time on earth was short. When you think of the legends of country music, Patsy Cline has to be close to the top of the list. With classics like “Crazy” (which was written by Willie Nelson), “Walkin’ After Midnight” and “I Fall to Pieces” still being played today, Patsy blazed a trail for women in country music maybe more than any other artist in history. Unfortunately, her life and career were tragically cut short when she was killed […]
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11-Time Emmy Winner Behind ‘Cheers’ and ‘Friends’ Dead at 85: RIP James Burrows
James Burrows was a true television phenomenon. The iconic director had a list of accomplishments to his credit that included winning 11 Emmys, co-creating Cheers, and being associated with mega-hit shows like Night Court, Taxi, Will & Grace, Friends, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Frasier, and others as well. Sadly, James Burrows has died at […]
The post 11-Time Emmy Winner Behind ‘Cheers’ and ‘Friends’ Dead at 85: RIP James Burrows appeared first on Wide Open Country.
Hall Of Fame Basketball Coach Dead, Age 91
Gene Bass has sadly passed away at the age of 91. The legendary basketball coach, spent 50 years leading the Three Rivers Raiders.
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