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!)

JOIN US!

Come join our Facebook Page to engage around topics of interest in the Americana Music and Appalachian Music spaces. Want to hear an emerging artist we may not know about? Contact us and tell us more about them.

RADIO SHOW

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.

EVENTS

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

Monday Morning Video – Steve Cropper

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff December 8, 2025

Even if you don’t know his name, you know the songs. “(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay.” “Knock on Wood.” “In the Midnight Hour.” “Green Onions.” Those classics are just a slice of what Steve Cropper gave to rock & roll and R&B. The legendary guitarist and songwriter passed away last week, leaving a […]

How Washing Christmas Trees Became A Viral Trend

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff December 7, 2025

There’s something oddly satisfying about watching dirt wash away from a Christmas tree. Turns out, this trend is about more than just keeping things pretty. Continue reading…

Country Music Fans Sound Off On Their Favorite Songs Of 2025

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff December 7, 2025

Great albums are only great because of the songs that are featured on them. As 2025 comes to a close, we look back on all the incredible music released this year. Keeping up the momentum built in 2024, country music artists came out of the gates swinging in 2025 and have continued to deliver incredible lyrics and memorable moments. The Red Clay Strays finally overthrew Old Dominion for CMA Vocal Group of the Year, Zach Top was named as CMA […]

The post Country Music Fans Sound Off On Their Favorite Songs Of 2025 first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Album Review – The Soda Crackers (Self-Titled)

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff December 7, 2025

Since 2021, this group of of young musicians native to Bakersfield have been doing what they can to keep the authentic sounds, songs, and stories of The Bakersfield Sound alive.

The post Album Review – The Soda Crackers (Self-Titled) first appeared on Saving Country Music.