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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.

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

‘Mike & Molly’ Actor Sheds More Than 170 Pounds: “I Feel Like I Saved My Life”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff December 10, 2025

Billy Gardell (Tiffany Rose / Getty Images)

Losing weight is not easy for a lot of people. It definitely was not for actor Billy Gardell, formerly on the CBS sitcom Mike & Molly. He is now opening up about exactly what his weight loss journey was like. According to Gardell, dropping more than 170 pounds radically improved (and probably will prolong) his […]

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Jelly Roll Has Fallen In Love With Hunting, But He Can Only Hunt With A Bow… Here’s Why

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff December 10, 2025

Rapper-turned-country-artist Jelly Roll has recently discovered a love for hunting. Jelly, whose real name is Jason DeFord, has had a heck of a 2025, musically speaking. He’s one of the biggest names in all of music, and the singer-songwriter has scored a number of chart-topping hits this year. He even achieved No. 1 status thanks to a Christian-country-crossover with Brandon Lake: “Hard Fought Hallelujah.” Though his achievements in music are impressive, Jelly Roll’s biggest win in 2025 has been his […]

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The 10 Best Budget-Friendly Casting Reels For Bass Fishermen

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff December 10, 2025

Today, we’re talking casting reels. With the weather getting colder, and Christmas right around the corner, now’s the time to talk some gear, and if you’re lucky… buy some new gear. A number of outfitters are hosting sales right now, including Tackle Warehouse where our affiliate program is set up, and right now they’re in the middle of their 12 Days of Christmas promo. I recently wrote up a full gear guide on budget-friendly bass rods, and then followed it […]

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Pair Of Black Bears Take On Giant Reindeer Christmas Decoration In California Front Yard

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff December 10, 2025

We haven’t seen a beatdown of front yard reindeer this bad since Chevy Chase’s Clark Griswold had a mental and emotional breakdown after his decorative lights didn’t work in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Hope everyone is having a happy holiday season so far. Most people love Christmastime, but if you were to ask these bears, they’d probably tell you that they aren’t huge fans Christmas yard decorations. Their dislike for holiday decor could have been what led them to attacking […]

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