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

Gurf Morlix: Crafting Songs That Outlast Time

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff January 14, 2026

Gurf Morlix has spent more than half a century shaping the sound of American songwriting, often from behind the scenes. At 74, he may have stepped back from touring, but his creative fire burns brighter than ever. Since the pandemic, Morlix has entered a prolific streak, writing and recording at a pace that would challenge […]

Ford Suspends Employee Who Was Flipped Off By President Donald Trump

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff January 13, 2026

He says it was worth it. A Ford employee’s interaction with President Donald Trump earlier today has gone viral – and resulted in the employee being suspended. Trump was visiting a Ford F-150 plant in Dearborn, Michigan, an appearance meant to promote his economic agenda. But during his appearance, one employee who clearly isn’t a Trump fan and shouted at him from down below. Rather than ignore the taunt, as most elected officials would, President Trump did what pretty much […]

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Is Megan Moroney’s New Song About Riley Green? Fans Think So

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff January 13, 2026

Fans are convinced Megan Moroney’s latest breakup anthem points to Riley Green — but she’s not naming names. Continue reading…

Blake Shelton + Gwen Stefani’s Relationship Reset: What’s Changed

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff January 13, 2026

Less noise. More time together. Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are leaning into what matters most — and making it work, on their terms. Continue reading…