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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

Zach Top Brings Home His First-Career Grammy Award, Wins ‘Best Traditional Country Album’

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff February 1, 2026

Cementing his legacy. Oftentimes considered the “savior” of traditional country music, Zach Top seems to be everywhere these days. Riding the highs of his debut album last year and his highly-successful sophomore effort this year, Ain’t In It For My Health, the Washington native has simply flown through the ranks in country music over the past two years. Whether it’s his ACM win for New Male Artist this past April, his five CMA nominations and a win for Best New Artist this […]

The post Zach Top Brings Home His First-Career Grammy Award, Wins ‘Best Traditional Country Album’ first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Billy Strings Gets Big Win at 2026 Grammy Awards

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff February 1, 2026

It’s hard to best Billy Strings. And though the bluegrass field is extremely solid and chock full of talent—especially this year’s list of nominees—it was Billy who came out on top at the 2026 Grammys.

The post Billy Strings Gets Big Win at 2026 Grammy Awards first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Zach Top Wins Grammy’s New Best Traditional Country Album

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff February 1, 2026

Zach Top’s popularity probably helped play a role in the Grammys deciding to make a new Best Traditional Country Album category for 2026. All the more fitting that Zach would walk away with the trophy.

The post Zach Top Wins Grammy’s New Best Traditional Country Album first appeared on Saving Country Music.

NASCAR Clash At Bowman Gray Stadium Moved To Wednesday After Snowstorm Hits North Carolina

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff February 1, 2026

A little midweek NASCAR action? Not mad about it. The NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Clash, the preseason exhibition race at Bowman Gray Stadium, has been moved to Wednesday, February 4 amid a snowstorm that hit North Carolina this weekend. The Clash will feature all 36 full-time teams, as well as two part-time teams, competing at NASCAR’s smallest track and the oldest on the circuit. Under the new, modified schedule, teams will be split into six groups to each run […]

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