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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

Sturgill Simpson Uploads New Photo From The Studio As New Album Talk Continues To Swirl

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Sturgill Simpson Uploads New Photo From The Studio As New Album Talk Continues To Swirl

Are we getting one step closer to a new album? It’s safe to say it’s been a pretty interesting past 24 hours for fans of Johnny Blue Skies (or Sturgill Simpson for the ill-informed). Last week, The Tennessean sat down to talk with The Black Keys band member and producer, Dan Auerbach. In the article, it would claim that the 24x Grammy-nominee is working with the “Long White Line” singer on a new project in 2026. “In 2026, Auerbach’s got work […]

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Death Of The Sitcom: Veteran TV Star, Patricia Heaton, Explains Why Comedies Aren’t Funny Anymore

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Death Of The Sitcom: Veteran TV Star, Patricia Heaton, Explains Why Comedies Aren’t Funny Anymore

Where did all of the great comedies go? Claiming that the comedy genre is “dead” is quite the statement… but think about it for a second. When is the last time you rushed to a movie theatre to see a blockbuster comedy? When is the last time you made sure you were seated for a TV show that was meant to make you laugh out loud? It’s hard to pinpoint an exact moment when the art and acceptance of comedy […]

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Singer & Former Reality TV Star Suing Tennessee Police After Being Arrested For DUI While Sober In Nashville

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Singer & Former Reality TV Star Suing Tennessee Police After Being Arrested For DUI While Sober In Nashville

Taking the police to court. A former Bravo reality TV star and member of a ’90s girl group is suing the Tennessee Highway Patrol after being arrested for DUI – despite being completely sober. The lawsuit was actually filed back in May by Stefanie Fair, a former child actress with roles in shows like The Golden Girls, Married… with Children and The Facts of Life. She was also a singer for the ’90s girl group Wild Orchid alongside Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie, which […]

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