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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

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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

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Cody Johnson and Luke Combs (John Shearer / Getty Images)

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The post “I Had a Lot of Respect”: Cody Johnson Opens up About His Close Friendship With This Country Star appeared first on Wide Open Country.

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US singer songwriter Kacey Musgraves attends the 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 13, 2025. (Photo by Michael Tran / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE
Kacey Musgraves

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The post On a Romantic Rendezvous With Kacey Musgraves? She Says This Is Her Favorite Place To Kiss appeared first on Wide Open Country.

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