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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

Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia Has No Problem With His Brother Repeatedly Getting Arrested During Games

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff December 2, 2025

Whatever it takes I guess. Vanderbilt put an exclamation point on the best season in school history this past weekend when quarterback Diego Pavia led the Commodores to a massive win against in-state rival Tennessee in Knoxville. Pavia hit the Heisman pose in celebration after rushing for a 23-yard touchdown midway through the fourth quarter to all but seal the game, and after the game he made it clear that he believes he should be in New York City for […]

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“Anyone Who Would Defend These Sick Monsters Must Be Stupid”: The White House Refuses To Apologize To Pop Superstar

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff December 2, 2025

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 26: (Exclusive Coverage) (Editorial Use Only) Sabrina Carpenter performs during her “Short n’ Sweet” tour at Madison Square Garden on October 26, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for AEG)

After using her song “Juno” in a controversial video, Sabrina Carpenter asked the White House not to use her music for its “inhumane agenda.”

The post “Anyone Who Would Defend These Sick Monsters Must Be Stupid”: The White House Refuses To Apologize To Pop Superstar appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Shane Gillis Broke Out The Trump Impersonation To Argue Politics With His Mom At Thanksgiving: “She Was Hammered”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff December 2, 2025

Breaking out the Trump impersonation at Thanksgiving dinner is a bold move… that is unless you are Shane Gillis. Getting together with family during the holiday season can be a bit stressful. If you are smart, you’ll try to avoid talking politics altogether. I’m not sure I’ve ever been involved in a productive, civil, political conversation with family in my entire life. There’s just something about the two things that don’t mix. I’d imagine if you could do a Donald […]

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Break Out the Bubbly! ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2026′ Will Have Biggest Musical Star Lineup Ever

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff December 2, 2025

Ryan Seacrest (Al Drago / Getty Images)

If you have been watching Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve each year, get ready for the popular telecast’s most ambitious musical guest lineup ever. There will be dozens of artists from multiple genres on hand to usher in 2026 alongside longtime host Ryan Seacrest. (He is also a co-executive producer.) Stars Slated To Be […]

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