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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
Appalachian Echoes – Episode Playlist – February 7, 2026
Here’s this week’s playlist, complete with Spotify links so you can find the song you heard on the show you want on your personal playlist! You can send us a request for next week’s show by filling out our contact form, or sending an email to requests@appalachianechoes.com.
Billy Strings Honors Bob Weir With Legendary Grateful Dead Covers in Athens, Georgia
Man, I wish I was in Athens, GA this weekend. Billy Strings and company descended upon the college town yesterday for the first of a two night stand at the brand new Akins Ford Arena near the University of Georgia campus. The first shows of the year for Billy Strings, all signs were pointing towards a legendary evening in the Classic City as he and the band kicked off their Winter 2026 tour. For anyone who may not be familiar, […]
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“Then Don’t Put On The USA Uniform”: Miracle On Ice Legend Slams Skier Hunter Hess Over Controversial Olympic Comments
Who didn’t see this coming? Just like woke “reporters” couldn’t even enjoy the Australian Open without asking every single American tennis player about how much they hated America, the onslaught of political garbage is already running rampant at the Winter Olympics in Italy.. and we’re only two days in. A number of athletes have garnered headlines, but perhaps none more than US halfpipe skier Hunter Hess, who essentially said (in his Kim Kardashian, valley girl voice) he’s only competing for […]
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