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

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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.

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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

Jelly Roll Admits Touring In Australia Took A Toll On Him, But Not For The Reasons You Might Think

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Jelly Roll Admits Touring In Australia Took A Toll On Him, But Not For The Reasons You Might Think

Feeling uneasy and homesick. Jelly Roll is currently en route back to his Tennessee home after a tour run Down Under. While Jelly Roll’s time in Australia seemed to be off to a hot start, with Jelly Roll doing shoeys and laying down stellar performances. View this post on Instagram The tour took a turn when he had to cancel a show in Auckland at the last minute, after his supporting acts and fans were getting ready to rock and […]

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Landman’s Ali Larter Defends Taylor Sheridan Amid Criticism About How He Writes Female Characters

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Landman’s Ali Larter Defends Taylor Sheridan Amid Criticism About How He Writes Female Characters

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Willie & Lukas Nelson Are Just The Second Father/Son Duo Ever To Be Grammy-Nominated In The Same Category For Different Albums

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Willie & Lukas Nelson Are Just The Second Father/Son Duo Ever To Be Grammy-Nominated In The Same Category For Different Albums

The most talented father/son duo in country music… or really… all of music in general. Last week, the Recording Academy announced the full list of Grammy nominees for the 68th annual show, which will take place on Sunday, February 1st, 2026 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and broadcast on CBS and Paramount+. Performers and presenters will be announced at a later date. And you might have heard that this year, there’s a brand new category for the country […]

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