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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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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.

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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

Jelly Roll Is Officially a Grand Ole Opry Member

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 26: Jelly Roll performs during the “Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic” book tour at The Palazzo Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on February 26, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)
Jelly Roll

When Jelly Roll appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience last December, the podcast host had a surprise for him. During the episode, Rogan played a video message from one of Jelly Roll’s heroes, Craig Morgan.  “I’ll never forget meeting you on the Grand Ole Opry, and how much it meant to ME to hear you say my […]

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Nicole Kidman Breaks Silence on Keith Urban Divorce

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Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman

Six months after Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman announced their separation, the actress has finally broken her silence.  Kidman filed for divorce in September after 19 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. It became official in January. As Kidman’s new television series, Scarpetta, debuts today on Prime Video, she spoke with Variety about the show and, inevitably, her personal life.  Nicole […]

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Ernest’s “He Stopped Loving Her Today” Cover Got The Nod Of Approval From George Jones’ Widow

Ernest’s “He Stopped Loving Her Today” Cover Got The Nod Of Approval From George Jones’ Widow

A nod to a country music great turned into a high-pressure performance for Ernest at the Grand Ole Opry. Ernest takes pride in guiding his modern country music fans to the legends of yesteryear. The “Flower Shops” singer recently spoke about that during an interview on The Pat McAfee Show, and he more recently put it into practice while performing at the Grand Ole Opry. Ernest was a part of Opry lineup that helped celebrate Jelly Roll being inducted into […]

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