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

Why Chris Stapleton “Officially Retired” From Ever Performing The National Anthem Again

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff August 16, 2026

When it comes to performing the national anthem, Chris Stapleton is the gold standard. Although, you’re probably never going to hear him sing it ever again/ There might be more pressure on the person singing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl than the halftime performer… those are so subjective, and how much you like it probably depends purely on how much you like the artist performing. And in some cases, love or hate for the halftime show falls along […]

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