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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.

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

Carrie Underwood Has Surprising Response As To Whether Or Not She Likes Hearing Original Songs During ‘American Idol’ Auditions

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff February 5, 2026

Honestly, I would’ve thought it was the opposite… but if you’re planning to audition on American Idol while Carrie Underwood is still a judge, maybe stick with a good old fashioned cover. This season of the reality singing competition kicked off last week, returning for its 24th season. Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie returned as judges for their eight years as judges, and it marks Carrie’s second season as judge, and she of course won the show in 2005. And during […]

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“She Was Losing Her Mind”: Luke Combs Recalls Adele’s Epic Reaction To Chris Stapleton’s Super Bowl National Anthem

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff February 5, 2026

Chris Stapleton may go down as one of the best pure vocalists in country music history. The country music singer/songwriter has penned over 170 songs, including a ton of #1 singles, both as a writer and a recording artist. Everybody in music is trying to get him to record a duet, and for the most part, they’ve been pretty successful. In the past handful of years, he’s collaborated with Pink, Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars and Ed Sheeran, Adele, Kelly Clarkson, […]

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Truth or Trash? Morgan Wallen Donated $500K To ICE

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff February 5, 2026

Can you pick out the true news story from two trash imposters? It might be harder than you think. Continue reading…

“Nothing About Me Comes Equipped With Maternal Instincts” – Cody Johnson Says He Was Out Of Practice Handling Newborns When His Son Was Born

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff February 5, 2026

Had to get back into the newborn swing. Last summer, at the ACM Awards, Cody Johnson’s bride, Brandi, debuted her baby bump, sharing with the world that their family of four would be growing to a family of five. The Johnson family was thrilled to share with the world that they were expecting their first son and that their two daughters, Carla and Cori, would be promoted to big sisters. View this post on Instagram The couple welcomed Jaycee Daniel Johnson […]

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