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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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

Colorado Rockies Fan Risks Life & Limb For Most Dangerous Foul Ball Catch of the Year

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff April 22, 2026

Talk about laying it all out on the line. Is it possible for a fan in the stands to have the catch of the year in Major League Baseball? Yes, I know that the pro athletes out on the field make extraordinary plays look routine. But I’m telling you… this video of a fan catching a foul ball at the Colorado Rockies-San Diego Padres game is one of the most impressive grabs I’ve ever seen. Anyone that has ever attended […]

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ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Goodbye Blues,’ Kiki Cavazos’ Stories and Voice Are Timeless

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff April 22, 2026

Following two independent sets, including the enchanting Early Mountain Songs, Kiki Cavazos releases Goodbye Blues via Brooklyn-based Jalopy Records. Her new songs, much like previous tracks, are memorable for their mythic narratives, detailed imagery, and hard-won wisdom. Most notable, however, is Cavazos’ timeless voice, which evokes the essence of

REVIEW: The Milk Carton Kids “Lost Cause Lover Fool”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff April 22, 2026

The Milk Carton Kids Lost Cause Lover Fool It seems like The Milk Carton Kids have been around kind of forever. They’ve been a fixture on the Americana scene for 15 years, since they self-released their first album, Prologue, in 2011. But their quiet, folky sound dates back to a time well before they, or […]

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REVIEW: Dale Watson “Unwanted”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff April 22, 2026

Dale Watson – Unwanted I have kept my Dale Watson music close to Waylon Jennings & Merle Haggard. Their musical “spirits” were aligned. Watson straddles many genres & applies his expertise to each with personality & musical skill. He’s rode the median of honky-tonk, outlaw country, western swing & rockabilly. The timbre of his voice […]

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