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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.

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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

Nick Reiner Indicted for Parents’ Murders With Chilling New Twist

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff August 12, 2026

Nick Reiner (Pool / Getty Images)

Nick Reiner has been indicted by a grand jury for the grisly December 14, 2025, murders of his parents. They were actor/director Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, 70. Per CNN, a Los Angeles Country grand jury “returned the indictment on July 20, and it was unsealed Wednesday, [August 12] when Nick […]

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Colt Ford Suffers Broken Shoulder In Tour Bus Accident: “A Little Banged Up But We’re All Still Here”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff August 12, 2026

Had way more than his share of bad luck. Country rap legend Colt Ford was injured this morning in a tour bus accident that forced first responders to pull him out through the windshield. According to Ford, he suffered a broken shoulder and other members of his crew were “banged up,” but otherwise everyone is ok. “One minute you’re headed to Germany for a show and prepping for single release the next thing you know your Bus is in the […]

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NBA Stars Enlists Oscar Winner to Announce His Retirement

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff August 12, 2026

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JULY 14: Russell Westbrook speaks onstage at Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) Road to 2028 Summit at Intuit Dome on July 14, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI))

The 37-year-old former NBA MVP shared the news on Aug. 12 with a creative video narrated by the actor that he posted on social media.

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Child Star Reveals That She Didn’t Eat or Drink While on Set

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff August 12, 2026

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 15: In this handout photo provided by The Academy, awards are seen backstage at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Richard Harbaugh / The Academy via Getty Images)

Acting already comes with a lot of pressure. But that pressure gets heightened even further with child actors and actresses. Movie star Jenna Ortega knows that all too well. Ortega’s acting career began in 2012. She starred on the sitcom Rob as a nine-year-old. She then landed roles in hit films including Insidious: Chapter 2 and Iron […]

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