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

WATCH: House Cat Fearlessly Battles Pair Of Bear Cubs Through The Window Of North Carolina Home

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff March 28, 2026

There’s not a more brave animal on the planet than a house cat that’s never been tested. Simply put, the confidence of cats that spend all of their time inside is through the roof. Outside cats are a little more knowledgable on how the real world works, but if an inside cat hasn’t ever faced real danger, they are often a little naive when it comes to facing off against bigger animals. Luckily for this small cat in Asheville, North […]

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Folk Alley Radio Show #260326

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff March 28, 2026

This week on Folk Alley, we celebrate the arrival of spring with songs inspired by the season from Gillian Welch, David Francey, Sierra Hull, Tom Waits, Anjimile, Greg Brown, John Gorka, Richard Shindell, and more. In hour two, hear new music from Rodney Crowell with Emmylou Harris & Lera Lynn, The Milk Carton Kids, Andrew Bird, Tinariwen, and Gipsy Kings. Plus, a Basic Folk interview excerpt with Joe Henry and Mark Erelli—and a tribute to the late bluesman Paul Geremia.

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United Airlines Flight Almost Crashes Into Black Hawk Helicopter

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff March 28, 2026

(Photo by Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)

The close call happened near an airport in South California. Air traffic controllers were baffled at the incident.

The post United Airlines Flight Almost Crashes Into Black Hawk Helicopter appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Charley Crockett Reveals The Inspiration For ‘Age Of The Ram’ & The Sagebrush Trilogy As A Whole

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff March 28, 2026

Charley Crockett will soon be completing his Sagebrush Trilogy when Age of the Ram releases on April 3. Fans of the country crooner have been patiently waiting for the third installment of Crocket”s trilogy. Not that they’ve actually had to wait all that long for the “Son of Davy” to release new music. His previous album, Dollar A Day, came out in August of last year. And Crockett also released Lonesome Drifter in early 2025, so in other words, his […]

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