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.

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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

“I’m So Disappointed”: Eric Church Reveals He Won’t Be Attending The 2026 Grammy Awards

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“I’m So Disappointed”: Eric Church Reveals He Won’t Be Attending The 2026 Grammy Awards

One of the biggest country music stars on the planet isn’t going to be making an appearance at the Grammys. Eric Church was looking forward to attending the 2026 Grammy Awards. After all, he’s up for an award in the “Best Contemporary Country Album” department for his Evangeline vs. the Machine project. Church is nominated alongside Kelsea Ballerini (Patterns), Jelly Roll (Beautifully Broken), Miranda Lambert (Postcards From Texas) and Tyler Childers (Snipe Hunter). I’m still perplexed that Eric Church didn’t […]

The post “I’m So Disappointed”: Eric Church Reveals He Won’t Be Attending The 2026 Grammy Awards first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Zach Top Brings Home His First-Career Grammy Award, Wins ‘Best Traditional Country Album’

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Zach Top Brings Home His First-Career Grammy Award, Wins ‘Best Traditional Country Album’

Cementing his legacy. Oftentimes considered the “savior” of traditional country music, Zach Top seems to be everywhere these days. Riding the highs of his debut album last year and his highly-successful sophomore effort this year, Ain’t In It For My Health, the Washington native has simply flown through the ranks in country music over the past two years. Whether it’s his ACM win for New Male Artist this past April, his five CMA nominations and a win for Best New Artist this […]

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