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

Wisconsin Veteran Hit Whitetail Buck, Took It Home In His Truck… & Then It Woke Up & Ran Off: “Didn’t Move An Inch All The Way Home”

Wisconsin Veteran Hit Whitetail Buck, Took It Home In His Truck… & Then It Woke Up & Ran Off: “Didn’t Move An Inch All The Way Home”

Nothing worse than hitting a trophy buck with your vehicle, deciding to keep it because it’s impressive, then watching it jump out of the back of your truck and run away. Driving at night during the winter can be dangerous, mainly because there’s more deer movement (in certain areas of the country) during the last couple of months of the year. Deer season generally runs from October through December in most places, and as you might imagine, that’s generally the […]

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Why Is Katy Perry Suing a Dying, Disabled Veteran for $5 Million?

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 02: Katy Perry performs at Unipol Arena on November 02, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images)
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Katy Perry was already having a whirlwind year, but her new legal battle may not be the headline-grabber she wants right now.

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“No One Is Ever Totally Gone” — Jessi Colter Recalls The Beautiful Story Of Waylon Jennings Finding Jesus On His Last Thanksgiving

“No One Is Ever Totally Gone” — Jessi Colter Recalls The Beautiful Story Of Waylon Jennings Finding Jesus On His Last Thanksgiving

A lifelong struggle with a beautiful ending. With Thanksgiving coming up tomorrow, I’m sure many of us are looking forward to gathering with family and friends, watching football, and obviously, eating tons of good food. And I’m sure many of us will also take time to reflect on everything we’re thankful for, despite the ups and downs of life, as the title of the holiday suggests and encourages. In addition to being grateful for the people currently in our lives, […]

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