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!)

JOIN US!

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

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

Album Review – Wednesday’s “Bleeds”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff January 6, 2026

Congratulations to Wednesday and all their success. It’s cool they hold a love for country music in their hearts, and are willing to express it. But let’s keep the assessment open and honest: Bleeds is an alt rock album.

The post Album Review – Wednesday’s “Bleeds” first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Keith Urban + Nicole Kidman Divorce Agreement Details: REPORT

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff January 6, 2026

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman’s finalized divorce agreement details custody of their daughters, asset division, and the financial terms behind their split. Continue reading…

Texas Influencer Couple Admit to $5M Home-Building Scam

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff January 6, 2026

Christopher and Raquelle Judge built their brand on dream homes — but prosecutors say the Texas couple left behind unfinished houses, broken trust, and millions in losses. Continue reading…

Motley Crue Rock Legend Is “Locked and Loaded” and Ready To Protect His Family: “We’ve Been Stalked and Threatened”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff January 6, 2026

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Many people aspire to be famous someday. From afar, it seems so appealing. Living in luxury, fans clamoring for your autograph, traveling in style throughout the globe. But there is also a very dark side to fame. Celebrities of all kinds tell unnerving stories of experiences with stalkers who threaten their and their families’ safety. […]

The post Motley Crue Rock Legend Is “Locked and Loaded” and Ready To Protect His Family: “We’ve Been Stalked and Threatened” appeared first on Wide Open Country.