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Morgan Wade Rises In Country But Stays Anchored In Appalachia

Morgan Wade’s album “Reckless” launched her as a country music star, but her connection to Appalachia has kept her rooted in place. Inside Appalachia host Mason Adams recently spoke with Wade.

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River Ice Jams And Country Musician Morgan Wade On This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, our Inside Appalachia Host Mason Adams recently spoke with country musician and Virginia native Morgan Wade. “Wilder Days” is the first track on her country album Reckless. The album was released in 2021 and became a hit, charting at number 14 on Billboard’s Heatseekers charts. We hear about her tour and about coming home to Floyd, Virginia.

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October 21, 1935: Country Musician Mel Street Born in Virginia

Country musician Mel Street was born near Grundy, Virginia, on October 21, 1935. He gained early show business experience on WHIS radio and television in…

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July 9, 1923: Singer Molly O'Day Born in Pike County KY

Singer Molly O’Day was born in Pike County, Kentucky, on July 9, 1923. She played guitar and sang, while accompanied by her brothers “Skeets” and “Duke”…

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