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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

Jelly Roll Calls For A Country Music Super Bowl Halftime Show In Nashville Featuring Tim McGraw, Reba, Morgan Wallen & More

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff February 2, 2026

Jelly Roll had quite the weekend thanks to the 2026 Grammys, and while he was taking part in the festivities of the weekend, he pitched the idea of a country music Super Bowl halftime show. One could say that the rapper-turned-country-artist cleaned up at the Grammy Awards. After being nominated over the past couple of years and not winning a single time, the 2026 Grammys brought three Grammy awards to Jelly Roll: one for Best Country Duo/Group Performance with his […]

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“Country Is Such A Wide Umbrella”: Zach Top Praises New ‘Best Traditional Country Album’ Category At The Grammys

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff February 2, 2026

Couldn’t agree more. Last night, the 68th Grammy Awards went about as you’d expect from a broad perspective. Once again, Trevor Noah returned to host the event at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and similar to last year, the same faces brought home a majority of the all-genre awards. In particular, Kendrick Lamar continued his domination at the Grammys, bringing home the most awards of the night with five en route to becoming the most-awarded rapper in the history […]

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‘Narcos’ Star Dead at 55: Fans Pay Tribute

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff February 2, 2026

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – APRIL 17: Gerardo Taracena and Iazua larios pose for photos at the red carpet prior the premiere of the film ‘Complot Mongol’ at Cinepolis Diana on April 17, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Medios y Media/Getty Images)

Gerardo Taracena was well known for playing various antagonists and intense figures in cinema. Now, the actor has died, at 55 years old.

The post ‘Narcos’ Star Dead at 55: Fans Pay Tribute appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Kid Rock Will Headline Turning Point’s Alternative Halftime Show: Complete Lineup

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff February 2, 2026

Kid Rock (Tom Williiamson / Getty Images)

Some people expressed dismay at the selection of Bad Bunny as the halftime entertainer at the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 8. Maybe they had not heard of him or they felt that he was not mainstream enough. So if you are among those who want an alternative to the rapper for the big game […]

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