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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

Song Review – Kenny Whitmire’s “I Gave Her The Moon”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff February 9, 2026

Conveying a timeless sentiment in a new way is what Kenny Whitmire accomplishes with his new song ” I Gave Her The Moon,” and does so while evoking a chilling effect in how similar he sounds to Keith Whitley.

The post Song Review – Kenny Whitmire’s “I Gave Her The Moon” first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Monday Morning Video – Tyler-James Kelly

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff February 9, 2026

The beauty of true country music is its simplicity. But there’s real complexity in creating something that feels effortless—distilling a song idea down to its core, making it lyrically accessible, and setting it to a melody that’s both immediate and unforgettable. Tyler-James Kelly did exactly that on his solo debut, and he continues that success […]

“Made Me Feel Proudly American”: Kacey Musgraves Slams Kid Rock Following Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff February 9, 2026

Man, what a boring Super Bowl… thankfully, we have loads and loads of halftime show drama to keep us busy, as well as countless memes about how Bad Bunny outrushed entire Patriots offense in the first half. Patriot’s need to take note… Bad Bunny running the ball more in 10 minutes than they have the entire game 😭 pic.twitter.com/dsp06jQFPO — Jess🐐 (@JessGOAT) February 9, 2026 And look, I know nuance is a lost art in this internet economy, I know […]

The post “Made Me Feel Proudly American”: Kacey Musgraves Slams Kid Rock Following Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Lee Brice Announces New Single “Country Nowadays,” Which He Performed During Turning Point USA Super Bowl Halftime, Dropping This Month

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff February 8, 2026

Looks like Kid Rock isn’t the only one dropping a new song after the Super Bowl halftime show(s). Lee Brice announced tonight that he’ll be releasing his new single, “Country Nowadays,” on February 19, after debuting the patriotic anthem during the Turning Point USA All-American Halftime Show. Brice first teased the song during an interview with Breitbart News ahead of the performance, announcing that the song would be available on his still yet-to-be-announced upcoming 30-song album. The politically-charged anthem finds Brice […]

The post Lee Brice Announces New Single “Country Nowadays,” Which He Performed During Turning Point USA Super Bowl Halftime, Dropping This Month first appeared on Whiskey Riff.