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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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

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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.

EVENTS

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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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Did you get out to any concerts in 2025? I sure hope so. There is no better way to consume music than by seeing and hearing it played live, alongside other people sharing in the same experience and environment. It’s hard to beat live music in any capacity, but especially when one of your favorite artists is playing at a great venue or event, there’s really nothing like it. Attending concerts is the best way to support your favorite artists, […]

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The post Hollywood Superstar Makes Interesting Decision Regarding Future Roles: “I’m Not Trying To Compete With 25-Year-Old Leading Men” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

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How Kelly Reilly’s Beth Dutton Kept ‘Yellowstone’ From Finding A Home On HBO

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