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

Is Country Music Star Stephen Wilson Jr. Related To John Mellencamp?

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Is Country Music Star Stephen Wilson Jr. Related To John Mellencamp?

Does rising country music star Stephen Wilson Jr. have family ties to John Mellencamp? There’s all kinds of fun facts about the “Year To Be Young 1994” singer. Stephen Wilson Jr. has lived a couple of different lives in his lifetime (he started out as a boxer, then he worked as a scientist for the MARs company for years). Hailing from Southern Indiana, Wilson Jr. has certainly made waves in country music over the past couple of years. Wilson Jr. […]

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Paul Cauthen Shares Huge Personal Update With Fans After Cancer Diagnosis

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After receiving a thyroid cancer diagnosis in March, Paul Cauthen has some good news to share with his fans.  The 39-year-old singer announced over social media last week that he and his wife are adding a baby to their family.  Is Paul Cauthen Expecting a Boy or a Girl? The post reveals four ultrasound photos […]

The post Paul Cauthen Shares Huge Personal Update With Fans After Cancer Diagnosis appeared first on Wide Open Country.

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“There’s Always That Struggle” – Benjamin Tod Weighs In On Fans Who Complain That He Doesn’t Sing About Drugs Anymore

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“There’s Always That Struggle” – Benjamin Tod Weighs In On Fans Who Complain That He Doesn’t Sing About Drugs Anymore

Weird that a fanbase could be upset that an artist is bettering themselves, eh? Benjamin Tod joined the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast to talk about his faith, whether or not songwriting can be a spiritual experience, staying grounded while country keeps changing, doing his best to no longer be an antagonist, why staying true matters to yourself matters now more than ever, and much more. If you’ve ever listened to the often sinister and sincere stylings of Benjamin Tod, you […]

The post “There’s Always That Struggle” – Benjamin Tod Weighs In On Fans Who Complain That He Doesn’t Sing About Drugs Anymore first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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