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

A Charlie Daniels Hologram Will Be Performing a 4th of July Concert In Kentucky

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 2, 2026

The Long Haired Country Boy is hitting the stage once again. With this Fourth of July marking America’s 250th birthday, cities all across the country are going all out and bringing out the biggest names for their massive Independence Day celebrations. But a concert from Charlie Daniels, who passed away in 2020, might be the most impressive of the birthday parties for our country. Daniels unfortunately passed away at the age of 81 back on July 6, 2020 following a […]

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Man Carrying Flamethrowers and Crossbows Arrested at Church

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 2, 2026

A man possessing flamethrowers was arrested at a church in North Carolina

A man possessing weapons of mass destruction, including flamethrowers, crossbows, a pepper ball launcher and over 500 rounds of ammunition, was

The post Man Carrying Flamethrowers and Crossbows Arrested at Church appeared first on Wide Open Country.

NYC Mayor Mamdani Gets Fried by Angry Citizens After Saying Keep the AC at 78 Degrees

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 2, 2026

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images)

A big swath of the nation is suffering during a tropical heat wave that is coupled with sweltering humidity. In many locations, the mercury is near or topping 100 degrees. People are struggling to cope and stay cool. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made a suggestion that is not being received warmly. He wants […]

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Johnny Manziel Slams Cleveland Radio Host in Rant

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 2, 2026

Johnny Manziel slams ESPN radio host Tony Rizzo

Once upon a time, the Cleveland Browns had high hopes for former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel. Hoping to end a lengthy playoff drought, the Browns selected Manziel in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft with hopes that he could be the future face of the franchise. That vision never materialized, however, as […]

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