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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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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.

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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

Country Icon Explains Why He Chose To Retire at 60

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff February 17, 2026

John Michael Montgomery during 1994 Country Music “Fanfest” at Pomona Fairgrounds in Pomona, California, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

It’s hard to believe that John Michael Montgomery hung up his cowboy hat and played his final show last year. The “I Swear” singer called it quits after three decades on Dec. 12, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. It was a full-circle moment for the singer. His musical journey began with him and his […]

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