Mayer’s Picks, More 2025 Favorites
Here, in no particular order, are more favorites from 2025.
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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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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
John F. Kennedy’s Granddaughter Dies at 35 Following Cancer Battle
A family beset by tragedy has now suffered another. Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK’s granddaughter, has died of cancer at 35.
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‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff ‘The Madison’ Wraps Filming On Season 2… & Season 1 Hasn’t Even Aired Yet
The second season of The Madison has wrapped filming… and fans haven’t even seen the first season of the Yellowstone spinoff. Taylor Sheridan and the rest of the crew handling The Madison are going about things a bit differently than a normal television series would, but I guess that makes sense. With the Yellowstone creator’s track record, he’s probably one of the only people in the industry that can shoot whatever he wants, wherever he wants, however he wants, without […]
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Billy Strings, Sturgill Simpson, The Red Clay Strays & More – Here Are The Top Country Concerts I Saw In 2025
Did you get out to any concerts in 2025? I sure hope so. There is no better way to consume music than by seeing and hearing it played live, alongside other people sharing in the same experience and environment. It’s hard to beat live music in any capacity, but especially when one of your favorite artists is playing at a great venue or event, there’s really nothing like it. Attending concerts is the best way to support your favorite artists, […]
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