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

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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 Was In The Throes For A Long Time” – Zach Bryan Says Writing & Recording ‘With Heaven on Top’ “Freed” Him

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“I Was In The Throes For A Long Time” – Zach Bryan Says Writing & Recording ‘With Heaven on Top’ “Freed” Him

The highly-anticipated album is finally here. This week, Zach Bryan released his lengthy 25-song album With Heaven on Top, which is right in his wheelhouse in terms of his Springsteen-inspired, horn-instrument-heavy sonic style as of late, coupled with the type of heart-wrenching gut-punches fans know and love for him… there’s something for everyone here. Of course, it’s been a long time coming, as he announced the album in July of 2025, marking another milestone in what has been a very […]

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Bunnie Xo Says Jelly Roll Is Falling In Love With Himself Again After Incredible Weight Loss

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Bunnie Xo Says Jelly Roll Is Falling In Love With Himself Again After Incredible Weight Loss

Falling in love with the man he’s become. At this point, the world is familiar with Jelly Roll‘s dramatic weight loss transformation. At his highest, the country singer (whose real name is Jason DeFord) weighed around 550 pounds, but he knew he had to make a change. Jelly Roll recently admitted that it got to the point that he was “disgusted” with himself and struggling to do daily tasks: “A little bit over a year ago, I was, I literally […]

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Billy Strings And Bryan Sutton Reimagine A Charlie Daniels Classic With Bluegrass Barnburner “The Devil Went Down To Deep Gap”

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Billy Strings And Bryan Sutton Reimagine A Charlie Daniels Classic With Bluegrass Barnburner “The Devil Went Down To Deep Gap”

You ever wonder what would happen if the devil wound up in a high-stakes guitar competition with a prodigious young bluegrass picker? Honestly, I can’t say the thought has crossed my mind. But I’m sure glad it crossed the minds of Billy Strings and Bryan Sutton. Two of bluegrass’ best guitarists themselves, Strings and Sutton have collaborated frequently over the years, particularly joining each other for impressive live performances where they’ve proven to have a knack for feeding off of […]

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