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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

REVIEW: Jenna Nicholls “The Commuter”

Jenna NichollsJenna Nicholls – The Commuter This set takes a listener into the confines of Parisian cafes, New Orleans juke joints, the Tennessee hills, the plains of Texas & Oklahoma, with a detour into the Hudson Valley where Jenna’s love of vintage music is recreated originally by her own hand & intuition. There are 10 different […]

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“Made Me Feel So Incredible”: Kenny Chesney Opens Up On Closing New Album With Emotional Tribute to Late Friend, Brett James

“Made Me Feel So Incredible”: Kenny Chesney Opens Up On Closing New Album With Emotional Tribute to Late Friend, Brett James

Sounds like it’s going to be a beautiful tribute to his friend. Kenny Chesney is gearing up to release his 21st studio album, Silver Sands Marina, on Friday, September 25th, and he’s teaming up with long-time producer Buddy Cannon to produce once again. The 58-year-old singer/songwriter will also be featuring cuts from some of the biggest songwriters in Nashville on the project, including the likes of Tony Lane, Matraca Berg, Shane McAnally and the late, great Brett James, reigning ACM Songwriter of […]

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Says Willie Nelson Gave Him His First Guitar, A Rare Martin Just Like Trigger

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Says Willie Nelson Gave Him His First Guitar, A Rare Martin Just Like Trigger

Now that’s a birthday gift. Believe it or not, actor and WWE legend, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, is a huge fan of country music. He’s talked about his passion for the genre on multiple occasions, notably being a big fan of traditional country. He’s praised artists like Sturgill Simpson, Tyler Childers, Cody Jinks and Jamey Johnson, and he even once honored the late, great Loretta Lynn alongside Kelly Clarkson with a karaoke version of “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ […]

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