Highway 23 Radio

08/28/2026

Celebrating Adam Chaffins, LCHS Class of 2006, Grand Ole Opry Debut Tonight at 7:00 PM!

Tonight, our very own Adam Chaffins, a proud member of the LCHS Class of 2006, will be making his debut on the Grand Ole Opry stage! We are immensely proud of our talented students who are realizing their dreams and making an impact.

After graduating, he moved to Nashville, TN, and has continued to thrive in his musical journey. Adam is now a gifted singer, songwriter and instrumentalist, collaborating with notable acts such as Billy Strings, Lee Ann Womack, and Jake Owen.

Tonight, we will cheer as he steps onto the Grand Ole Opry stage to achieve yet another milestone. We are so proud of you, Adam, and wish you all the best on this momentous occasion! To find out more about Adam's incredible journey, check out the article at https://www.opry.com/artists/adam-chaffins today!

08/18/2026

07/27/2026

Ella put on an awesome show last Thursday in Pikeville, KY. A sold out show at the App Wireless Arena just off country music highway 23! It was a magical night! Congratulations on “Choosin’ Texas” Highway 23 Radio has had in our rotation since before this song hit the charts!! 👏🏻

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Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas," which first hit No. 1 on the Hot 100 in February, surpasses 14-week leaders “We Belong Together” by Mariah Carey, from 2005, and “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston, in 1992-93, for the most weeks at No. 1 ever among non-holiday titles by women with no co-billed acts.

07/21/2026

A classic throwback from Tyler Childers at the MAC, home of Highway 23 Radio and TV! Download our free Apps at Apple or Android stores, Highway 23 Radio and Highway 23. Go to CMH23.com for more information on our movement. We appreciate your support! !

07/07/2026

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We're coming home ❤️

49 Wi******er is proud to present: HOMECOMING, a night of Appalachian music, December 12th, 2026 at Freedom Hall Civic Center Arena in Johnson City, TN, with special guests Sundy Best and The Local Honeys!

Our music has taken us all over the world the last several years, but for our final show of 2026, we couldn't be more proud to bring it back to where it all began in East TN and SWVA 🙏

Artist presale starts tomorrow, Wednesday July 8th at 10am local time with code: FREEDOM 🎟️ Tickets go on sale to the public this Friday, July 10th at 10am local time. For tickets and more info, please visit 49winchester.com.

See you in Appalachia!

06/25/2026

06/19/2026

🚨 NEW SINGLE STREAMING NOW 🚨

“Hotter in Jigg Water”
Writers: Alec Poore , Connor Wilson
Lead Vocals: Alec Poore
Harmony Vocals: Eric Poore
Electric Guitar: Steve Smith , Connor Wilson
Slide Guitar: Tristan Lambert
Piano: Connor Wilson
Bass: Chris Adams
Drums: Evan Hammons
Producers: Christopher Wheeler (Anagram Media) , Tommy Shafer (Lazy Entertainment)
Album Art: Marlee Kate Miller (Marlee Made It)

Link In Bio!!

06/19/2026

Nicholas Jamerson laid the foundation for the contemporary Kentucky and Appalachian sound and its meteoric rise in popularity. Even if you aren’t familiar with his music, I guarantee your favorite musician knows it. Many have studied it, borrowed from it, and then shared their music around the globe. The Kentucky music scene is what it is today because Nicholas Jamerson, The Morning Jays, and Sundy Best have worked tirelessly to hone their craft and share their talents with us.

Introspective with the heart of a poet, years on the road and in the music business have shown him who and what are important. That is so apparent if you saw him with his partner and children (1 still in utero) at Sleeping in the Woods. This past May was the fourth annual Songwriters’ Festival at beautiful Hidden Ridge Camping, in Monticello, KY. Each year Nicholas, Ginger and John Smithwick, their families and friends, host an amazing weekend of exceptional music in a family-friendly, positive environment. This has even grown into a special afternoon and evening for little ones and school-aged kids/teens, thanks to Gina Rose of the Kent Rose Foundation. My apologies if I sound like a name dropper but this goes to my point that Nicholas is intentional and discerning with his time, talent, and environment and he sees value in Pickin’ in the Backwoods.

No doubt he got the rundown of last year from little sister, Emily Jamerson. If you were at 2025 Pickin’ you know that she killed it with her first full-band show. Go listen to Sunday Dinner if you want to hear Emily and Nicholas together.

Having followed his career closely for well over a decade, every live show has been top-notch. From the party days of his twenties to the clear-eyed, reverent man of today, his powerful lyrics, energetic shows and artistic improvisation really come alive when fueled by an attentive, appreciative audience.

Nicholas’ set alone is worth the price of admission. If you need more proof, go listen to Linda James and then Hindman. See you at Pickin!

Written by: Karen Atkins Steuerwald

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