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

Firerose Slams Ex Billy Ray Cyrus for Allegedly Keeping Her Away From Friends During Their Marriage: “Gaslighting Thrives in Isolation”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff January 5, 2026

Firerose and Billy Ray Cyrus (Jason Kempin / Getty Images)

Firerose still has plenty of say about her ex, Billy Ray Cyrus. She is accusing him of allegedly keeping her isolated during their marriage.

The post Firerose Slams Ex Billy Ray Cyrus for Allegedly Keeping Her Away From Friends During Their Marriage: “Gaslighting Thrives in Isolation” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Professional Bodybuilder and ‘Scary Movie’ Star Dead at 62

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff January 5, 2026

Jayne Trcka at the premiere of ‘Scary Movie’, 6/21/00 in New York City. Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images

The ‘The Drew Carey Show’ and ‘Scary Movie’ star died last month in San Diego. She was also a realtor in California.

The post Professional Bodybuilder and ‘Scary Movie’ Star Dead at 62 appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Popular Influencer Dies Suddenly at 38 Following Cosmetic Procedure in Russia

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff January 5, 2026

Surgical tools (BSIP / Getty Images)

Influencer Yulia Burtseva passed away at 38 after a cosmetic surgery she underwent in Russia. The cause of her death is still not clear.

Maddie & Tae Reveal Why They Still Plan To Tour in 2026 Despite Recent Breakup

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff January 5, 2026

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 07: (L-R) Tae Dye and Maddie Marlow of Maddie & Tae perform onstage at the Proud to Honor Concert Celebrating America’s Heroes Presented by Ford, Blue Star Families and TikTok, Hosted by Josh “Bru” Brubaker and featuring performances by BRELAND, Lanie Gardner, Maddie & Tae, Mickey Guyton, NE-YO, The War, Treaty and Tyler Hubbard, and Zac Brown at The Country Music Hall of Fame on November 07, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Ford Motor Company)

Maddie & Tae are still going on tour, even after splitting up. Read to find out why the duo is calling it quits but still performing together.

The post Maddie & Tae Reveal Why They Still Plan To Tour in 2026 Despite Recent Breakup appeared first on Wide Open Country.