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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.

Listen Saturdays from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on great radio stations like our home station, WXCC, 96.5 FM. (The button below opens its live stream!)

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RADIO SHOW

Listen live on Saturdays from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on our home station, WXCC – 96.5 FM, in Williamson, W.Va. Click here to open its live stream.

Are you a radio station interested in carrying Appalachian Echoes? Contact us and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

EVENTS

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

ABC Denies Reports That ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Will End After 24 Seasons

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff September 8, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel (Paul Archuleta / Getty Images)

ABC is pushing back against reports that the 24th season of the famed late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live will apparently be the last. The network released a statement denying reports that the popular show is ending. The network wrote, “This information is inaccurate – any reports about the future of the show at this point are […]

The post ABC Denies Reports That ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Will End After 24 Seasons appeared first on Wide Open Country.

WATCH: Aggressive Wild Hog Ambushes Bank Angler In Florida

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff September 8, 2026

For most of us, going fishing is a rather relaxing hobby… running for your life isn’t part of the game plan. But when you’re in Florida… anything is possible. Bank fishing in the swamps of Florida is a whole different beast compared to your average fishery. Gators, panthers, pythons black bears and even wild boars can be lurking in those woods. This guy was more than prepared though. Hell, he was prepared for just about anything… Wild Hog Problem If […]

The post WATCH: Aggressive Wild Hog Ambushes Bank Angler In Florida first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

“I Think It’s Stupid”: Why Jason Aldean Refuses To Do Encores At His Concerts

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff September 8, 2026

Jason Aldean doesn’t like encores, so he’s very straightforward with his fans in telling them that he’ll never participate in the age-old concert practice. The “Try That In A Small Town” singer is currently out on the road on his 2026 Songs About Us Tour, which has dates scattered all across North America. If you have been to one of his concerts already this year, you know the drill. If you plan on going to see Aldean in the near […]

The post “I Think It’s Stupid”: Why Jason Aldean Refuses To Do Encores At His Concerts first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Ray LaMontagne Treated For Heat-Related Illness After Collapsing At Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff September 8, 2026

Folk and Americana artist, Ray LaMontagne, had a scary, on-stage incident at Ryman Auditorium over Labor Day weekend. The singer-songwriter is currently out on tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of the release of his album, Trouble. If you think you aren’t familiar with LaMontagne, I’d be willing to bet that you’ve heard the title track of that album. You’ve probably also heard LaMontagne’s song “You Are The Best Thing.” He’s got a very recognizable voice and style, and the 53-year-old […]

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