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

“I Could Tell I Was Dying” — Willie Nelson Says He Wanted To “Punch Out” During 2022 COVID Battle

“I Could Tell I Was Dying” — Willie Nelson Says He Wanted To “Punch Out” During 2022 COVID Battle

It was a close call, and thank goodness Willie Nelson is still with us. The country legend is gearing up to release a new book called The Last Leaf: Reflections on Late-Life Creativity—and My Longest Love Affair, which is set to be released on November 10th. It will of course focus on Willie’s love affair with music, but also, is dedicated to the love of his life, Annie, whom he still calls his “best friend for four decades.” He will […]

The post “I Could Tell I Was Dying” — Willie Nelson Says He Wanted To “Punch Out” During 2022 COVID Battle first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“I’m An Ella Fella Forever” — Fan Who Went Viral Asking Ella Langley On A Date Buys Her Insane Amount Of Flowers

“I’m An Ella Fella Forever” — Fan Who Went Viral Asking Ella Langley On A Date Buys Her Insane Amount Of Flowers

I guess that’s one way to apologize… or… not take the hint? This week, Ella Langley went viral following an interaction with a fan, and because her stardom comes along with a lot of attention, she has a very loyal following of male fans who affectionately call themselves “Ella Fellas,” and it’s actually pretty cute. It’s all in good fun, and one Ella Fella in particular tried to shoot their shot, so to speak, and let’s just say, it didn’t exactly […]

The post “I’m An Ella Fella Forever” — Fan Who Went Viral Asking Ella Langley On A Date Buys Her Insane Amount Of Flowers first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“I’m Pulse Girl” – Viral Green Bay Packers Fans Explains Why She Was Caught On Camera Checking Her Pulse

“I’m Pulse Girl” – Viral Green Bay Packers Fans Explains Why She Was Caught On Camera Checking Her Pulse

The Green Bay Packers haven’t had the start to the season they were hoping for… but this NFL fan can take comfort in knowing that her favorite NFL team gifted her with 15 minutes of fame. There weren’t many positives for Packers fans to take away from Thursday Night’s matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The famous NFL franchise was at home at Lambeau Field, and favored to win over a Falcons team that, prior to Thursday Night Football, had not […]

The post “I’m Pulse Girl” – Viral Green Bay Packers Fans Explains Why She Was Caught On Camera Checking Her Pulse first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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REVIEW: Joy Oladokun “Hope Is A Heavy Thing”

Joy Oladokun

Joy OladokunJoy Oladokun Hope Is A Heavy Thing Joy Oladokun has released a new record, Hope Is A Heavy Thing, on Concord Records. The singer, songwriter, producer, and performer uses her songs to look at who we are, how we relate to others, and how we grow. Oladokun explains, “‘To understand your future, you have to […]

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