Gabby Barrett Opens Up About Her Marriage in Vulnerable Song
Gabby Barrett acknowledges the pushback she got for getting married at just 19 years old in this vulnerable, unreleased song. 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
Singer At Kid Rock’s Nashville Bar Shares An Emotional Dance With A Mother Whose Son Is Being Deployed
God bless everybody who signs up to serve our great country. Obviously with everything going in Iran right now, we’re praying for all of our service members who are in harm’s way. But there are also plenty of military parents out there right now who are terrified that their son or daughter could soon be sent to join the fight. The families of those who serve make incredible sacrifices themselves, and while I don’t have kids myself yet, I couldn’t […]
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Appalachian Echoes – Episode Playlist – April 4, 2026
Here’s this week’s playlist, complete with Spotify links so you can find the song you heard on the show you want on your personal playlist! You can send us a request for next week’s show by filling out our contact form, or sending an email to requests@appalachianechoes.com.
Garth Brooks Is Hurting His Own Legacy By Keeping His Music Off Streaming Services Like Spotify
Where is the music, Garth? These days, when it comes to discovering new music or listening to your favorites, streaming is undeniably king. A recent study found that streaming makes up 84% of music industry revenue, and Spotify alone reports having 110 million monthly active users in the United States. And more importantly, nearly 90% of their users fall into the highly-coveted (by advertisers and artists alike) 18-34 demographic. But none of them can listen to Garth Brooks. It’s a […]
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