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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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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

Cracker Barrel Puts Classic Comfort Food Dish From the 60s Back on Its Menu

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Cracker Barrel (Joe Raedle / Getty Images)

Although it’s a new year, Cracker Barrel might still be in damage control mode. The beloved restaurant chain is going forward after a logo redesign and decor update in 2025 that backfired badly, exasperating many fans of the eatery. The establishment is known for its rustic Americana look and traditional cuisine, Tamper with that surefire […]

The post Cracker Barrel Puts Classic Comfort Food Dish From the 60s Back on Its Menu appeared first on Wide Open Country.

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From “Heading South” To ‘With Heaven On Top’ – The Top 20 Songs That’ve Defined Zach Bryan’s Explosive Career

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From “Heading South” To ‘With Heaven On Top’ – The Top 20 Songs That’ve Defined Zach Bryan’s Explosive Career

Nothing short of a powerhouse. It’s hard to imagine a more fascinating artist in today’s country music landscape than Zach Bryan. In a six-year span, the “Something in the Orange” singer has gone from recording his debut album, DeAnn, in a Florida Airbnb and scoring viral hits online to selling his publishing catalog for a staggering $350 million and, most notably, setting the record for highest-attended concert in U.S. history when he performed to a crowd of 112,408 at Michigan […]

The post From “Heading South” To ‘With Heaven On Top’ – The Top 20 Songs That’ve Defined Zach Bryan’s Explosive Career first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Muscadine Bloodline Shares Flawless Acoustic Cover Of James Taylor’s “Carolina In My Mind”

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Muscadine Bloodline Shares Flawless Acoustic Cover Of James Taylor’s “Carolina In My Mind”

Pure and simple perfection. Muscadine Bloodline is gearing up to hit the road on their Long Leaf Lo-Fi tour, which will kick off in Durham, North Carolina this Friday night. So of course, Gary and Charlie had to share a very fitting cover of James Taylor’s iconic hit “Carolina in My Mind” before they head to both the Tar Heel state and the Palmetto state. Of course, “Carolina in My Mind” was written by James Taylor and released as the second […]

The post Muscadine Bloodline Shares Flawless Acoustic Cover Of James Taylor’s “Carolina In My Mind” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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