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 Can’t Even Listen To It Now” — Bono Says Dolly Parton Was Sick In Bed & Got Up To Record Her Final Song For U2’s New Album

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“I Can’t Even Listen To It Now” — Bono Says Dolly Parton Was Sick In Bed & Got Up To Record Her Final Song For U2’s New Album

Even when she was very ill, her work ethic never wavered. On August 25th, 2026, Dolly Parton sadly passed away at 80-years-old in Nashville Tennessee. Dolly had been dealing with undisclosed health issues for the last year or so, and she previously shared that she was having issues with severe kidney stones, though Dolly’s reps confirmed she sadly died following a “brief battle with cancer,” and the specific kind was not revealed. There were tons of stories and tributes shared about Dolly […]

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Family Of NASCAR Legend Darrell Waltrip Announces He’s Been Diagnosed With Cognitive Disease

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Family Of NASCAR Legend Darrell Waltrip Announces He’s Been Diagnosed With Cognitive Disease

You hate to hear this one. The family of NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip announced that the former driver has been diagnosed with a cognitive disease and will be stepping back from public life. Waltrip is a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion who won 84 races over his 29-year driving career. One of NASCAR’s biggest personalities, Waltrip was known for his epic rivalry with Dale Earnhardt and his nickname “Jaws” which he earned for his aggressive driving style and outspoken personality. […]

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