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

“Genius, Disaster, or Goldmine?” Florida Man Built a Pool in His Basement, and Now the Current Owner Needs Help Selling the House

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff November 3, 2025

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 24 OCTOBER 2025 – In this image released on 31 October, the heated indoor swimming pool inside Capella Sydney Wellness on October 24, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Capella Sydney has made a remarkable debut in The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025, winning the best hotel in Oceania and placed 12th on the list, joining a prestigious group that celebrates the world’s most exceptional hotels across six continents. The third edition of the awards was announced at a ceremony in London on 30 October, showcasing industry-defining hotels that set new benchmarks in luxury hospitality. Since opening in March 2023, Capella Sydney has redefined the city’s luxury hospitality landscape by transforming one of its most cherished heritage buildings. Housed in the meticulously restored Department of Education building, a sandstone landmark in the heart of Sydney, the hotel blends historical grandeur with contemporary elegance, quickly establishing itself as a cultural and architectural icon. The hotel offers 192 guestrooms and suites with soaring ceilings, bespoke furnishings, and a curated collection of Australian artwork. Guests enjoy personalised luxury through Capella Culturists, the hotel’s concierge-butlers, who craft bespoke experiences via the brand’s Capella Curates programme. Every stay is tailored to individual preferences, reflecting the distinct character and energy of Sydney. The ranking is complemented by a host of special awards alongside the first ever 51-100 list and reflects the very best travel experiences around the globe, collated from the votes of 800 anonymous experts. This voting panel, the 50 Best Hotels Academy, comprises a balanced mix of hoteliers, travel journalists, educators and seasoned luxury travellers, led by a group of industry-leading Academy Chairs. (Photo by James D. Morgan/Getty Images for Capella Sydney)

A homeowner went to the internet for some renovation help regarding this unusual Florida Man home feature. The responses were hilarious.

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NERFA Conference Set for Nov. 6-9, 2025 in Albany, NY

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff November 3, 2025

More than 500 performing artists, presenters, promoters, agents and managers, folk DJs, and others actively engaged in contemporary and traditional folk music are expected to converge on The Desmond Hotel in Albany, New York, Nov. 6-9, 2025 for the annual Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) Conference.

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Jamey Johnson Says People Still Confuse Him For Chris Stapleton: “Everything But The Checks… Those Go To The Correct Place”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff November 3, 2025

Okay, I can see it… Last week, Jamey Johnson stopped by Rolling Stone’s podcast Nashville Now, and he told a great story about how fans tend to get him confused with one extremely recognizable figure in country music, Mr. Chris Stapleton. Of course, they both have long hair and long beards, and are very easy to spot in a crowd… so it makes total sense that fans would occasionally think that Jamey is Chris, or vice versa. Jamey recalled one time […]

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Multiple Grown Men Get Into All-Out-Brawl In Texas Bass Pro Shop: “You Wonder Why Our Schools Are Falling Apart”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff November 3, 2025

A big time brawl in the Bass Pro Shop (sounds like a WWE promo for an event being held at Memphis’ Bass Pro Shop Pyramid). There’s nothing like a stroll through the Bass Pro. The fish tank. The taxidermy animals. The seemingly endless amount of hunting and camping apparel. You can easily kill an hour or two inside the store, and based upon this video that’s now going viral, Bass Pro Shops is apparently the perfect place to get into […]

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