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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

Travis Kelce Says Taylor Swift Motivated Him To Return To The Chiefs For A 14th Season

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff March 10, 2026

Thought for sure it was because he didn’t want to have to help his mom with her home renovations. It was announced yesterday that Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will return for a 14th season, putting an end to speculation over the offseason that he would be retiring to pursue a career in television broadcasting. Back for more: #Chiefs future Hall of Fame TE Travis Kelce is expected to return to Kansas City for a 14th season, a […]

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Son of MTV’s ‘Teen Mom’ Star Hospitalized After Allegedly Pulling Gun on Grandma

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff March 10, 2026

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 12: Reality TV Star, Jenelle Evans, Celebrates Divorce with a party at Spearmint Rhino on June 12, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Manny Carabel/Getty Images for Spearmint Rhino New York City)

Jace Evans, the oldest child of Teen Mom star Jenelle Evans, was recently placed in a mental health facility. According to TMZ, this happened after an incident involving Jenelle’s mother, Barbara Evans, and Jace. Barbara reportedly called police on Feb. 22 after Jace allegedly pulled out a firearm and put it to his head. He then threatened to kill […]

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Ford Recalls 1.74 Million Cars Due to Issue That Could Cause Car Crash

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff March 10, 2026

Ford logo (Kevin Carter / Getty Images)

If you own a vehicle made by Ford, then listen up. The auto manufacturer has issued two massive recalls that affect rearview cameras and computer screens in some models. In a worst-case scenario, these malfunctions could potentially contribute to a crash. What the Two Ford Recalls Are About Per People, a Ford rep explained to […]

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CBS News Correspondent Announces Exit in Latest Shakeup

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff March 10, 2026

NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 8: Scott MacFarlane from CBS News’ 2022 Election Headquarters in Times Square for the 2022 Midterms. (Photo by Michele Crowe/CBS via Getty Images)

Scott MacFarlane made a surprise announcement on Monday. The CBS News correspondent is leaving the network. He shared the note he sent to his co-workers on social media. “To my incredible colleagues at CBS: I want to personally let you know that my work will soon no longer appear on CBS News,” he wrote. “This […]

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