All 23 ‘American Idol’ Winners Ranked + Where They Are Today
Twenty three people have won ‘American Idol.’ How many do you remember? 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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RADIO SHOW
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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EVENTS
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
Cause of Reality Star’s Death Revealed
New details have emerged regarding the death of Todd Meadows of the Deadliest Catch. The reality star was a deckhand on the Discovery Channel reality series. In newly revealed documents, PEOPLE reports Meadows died from “drowning with probable hypothermia” and “submersion of body in cold water,” according to his death certificate, which was issued on March 6. […]
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Millions of Bottles of Eyedrops Recalled Nationwide
A huge recall of over 3.1 million bottles of eyedrops is underway because of possible contamination. According to NBC4NewYork, “K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [of Pomona, California] voluntarily initiated the recall on March 3. An FDA notice cites ‘lack of assurance of sterility’ as the reason.” The product was distributed to well-known stores such as Rite Aid, […]
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10 Years After Merle Haggard’s Death, His Legacy Looms Large … Yet Elusive
It was ten years ago today—April 6th, 2016—that word came down that one of the greatest singers, songwriters, and entertainers to ever grace the medium of country music, Merle Haggard, had passed away.
The post 10 Years After Merle Haggard’s Death, His Legacy Looms Large … Yet Elusive first appeared on Saving Country Music.