Kalyn Fay on Alliteration and Working as a Museum Curator
Oklahoma-based singer-songwriter Kalyn Fay talks about being gentle in spirit and song and offers some tax season advice.
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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
Song Premiere: Ryan Dart “Dancing On Your Porch”
Ryan Dart “Dancing On Your Porch” Americana Highways brings you this premiere of Ryan Dart’s song “Dancing On Your Porch,” from If Love Don’t Break You, his new album arriving on May 1. If Love Don’t Break You was engineered and produced by John McVey at Cinder Sounds in Longmont Colorado. “Dancing On Your Porch” […]
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Kenny Chesney Jokes About His Song Going Viral Thanks To A Lineman Who Got Caught Cheating On His Wife
At least you’ve never screwed up so bad that even Kenny Chesney is mocking you. If you’re on TikTok, chances are you’re probably already familiar with Mike the lineman, but if not, here’s a quick rundown of one of the most viral stories of the year so far. It all started during the 2026 lineman’s rodeo in Huntsville, Alabama. The annual event (officially known as the Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo) is an opportunity for linemen (and women) from around the […]
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Why Cody Johnson’s Cover Of Merle Haggard’s “Footlights” Is Personal
Not just a song, but an homage to one of his biggest inspirations. Merle Haggard is, without a doubt, one of the defining voices in the genre of country music who needs no introduction. But with April 6 marking what would have been Merle Haggard’s 89th birthday, and also the 10-year anniversary of his death, a number of country music stars paid tribute to the country music legend. But Cody Johnson is tipping his hat to the Hag with a […]
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