This Week In Americana: June 26, 2026
Stay up to date on all things Americana with the weekly newsletter—updated every Friday.
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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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AMERICANA MUSIC NEWS
Third Round of Official Showcasing Acts Revealed for AMERICANAFEST 2026
The Americana Music Association has announced the third slate of official showcasing artists at AMERICANAFEST in Nashville, running from September 15-19, 2026.
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“First Lady of the Mandolin” Donna Stoneman Has Died
The First Lady of the Mandolin has died. And with her passing, the story of one of the most important families in country music history comes to a close. Ernest “Pop” Stoneman’s success predated the formation of country.
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Body Cam Footage Shows Former NFL Reporter Dianna Russini Lied About FaceTiming A Head Coach To Get Out Of A Ticket
Just when you thought she was done ruining her reputation… It’s hard to imagine anyone’s career crashing down faster than now-former NFL reporter for The Athletic, Dianna Russini. Russini, of course, resigned from her position back in April after photos leaked showing the reporter getting close at an adults only resort with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. While both Russini and Vrabel initially denied that the photos showed anything romantic, claiming that she was on a “girls trip,” more photos later […]
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