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.

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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Come join our Facebook Page to engage around topics of interest in the Americana Music and Appalachian Music spaces. Want to hear an emerging artist we may not know about? Contact us and tell us more about them.

RADIO SHOW

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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

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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

“For Kids Young & Old”: Why The Turnpike Troubadours Just Dropped A Song for ‘Yo Gabba Gabba!’

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“For Kids Young & Old”: Why The Turnpike Troubadours Just Dropped A Song for ‘Yo Gabba Gabba!’

The future generation of country music fans is in the making. It’s always cool to see a crossover between children’s TV shows and country music. Popular children’s programming has consistently featured famous faces to highlight music. Sesame Street has featured a diverse range of musical guests over the years, who sing educational songs for its young viewers. Country music has had a strong presence on the show over the years, with artists such as Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Loretta Lynn, […]

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Country Music Fans Aren’t Gonna Like What Chris Stapleton Has To Say About The Prospect Of New Music…

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Country Music Fans Aren’t Gonna Like What Chris Stapleton Has To Say About The Prospect Of New Music…

When it comes to picking some of the best talent out there to tour with him, Chris Stapleton is the best, and this summer, he’s hitting the road on his All-American Road Show concert series for the tenth year in a row, in addition to headlining several major festivals throughout 2026. He will hit the road with a premiere group of country artists including, Zach Top, reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson, Ashley McBryde, Carter Faith, Grace Potter, […]

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Before He Went Solo, Chris Stapleton Fronted A Gritty Rock Band You May Not Have Heard Of

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Before He Went Solo, Chris Stapleton Fronted A Gritty Rock Band You May Not Have Heard Of

If you’re a Chris Stapleton fan, you’re probably already aware that he got his start as a singer as a founding member of bluegrass group The SteelDrivers – but did you know that he also served as the frontman for a gritty southern rock band? The Kentucky native moved to Nashville to attend Vanderbilt University, but quickly discovered songwriting and signed a publishing deal instead. After years of writing songs, Stapleton formed a bluegrass band to perform those songs he […]

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