Will Staten + Quinn Marry on ‘Ransom Canyon’?
Staten Kirkland and Quinn O’Grady have become a beloved TV couple over the course of the first two seasons of ‘Ransom Canyon.’ Continue reading…
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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
Merle Haggard Thought Johnny Cash Was “Kind Of Corny” Until He Saw Him Play At San Quentin Prison
Of all the country stars dubbed an “outlaw,” Merle Haggard is easily one of the most qualified for the title. Merle rebelled early and often after the death of his father, racking up a long rap sheet that included car theft, armed robbery, hopping trains, skipping school, and assault. Some of these crimes were serious and others were petty, but the repeated nature of the offenses was amplified by his ability to escape from many of the work camps and […]
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Rock Legend Cancels Mid-Concert After Struggling To Perform
Singers get sick. Sometimes it happens at inconvenient times. Jon Bon Jovi stopped in the middle of a concert because he was not well.
The post Rock Legend Cancels Mid-Concert After Struggling To Perform appeared first on Wide Open Country.
Morgan Wallen Explains Why He Chose “Up Down” Over “You Make It Easy” As His Second Radio Single
I’d say it all worked out for him… Morgan Wallen is the biggest act in music, has broken multiple records and released several hit albums, all while selling out stadiums all over the world… But back in 2017 he was just getting started and was an opener on FGL’s Dig Your Roots Tour. He would later release his first hit single “Up Down,” which also featured FGL, and with them being at the top of the charts at the time, […]
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