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

“Before That Chicken’s Heart Stopped Beating, We Were All Taking Chews Out of It”: This Country Legend’s Military Stories Will Leave You Squeamish

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 12: Craig Morgan speaks onstage for America Salutes You Celebrating The 250th Anniversary Of The U.S. Armed Forces on November 12, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Catherine Powell/Getty Images for ABA)
Craig Morgan

Craig Morgan is not only an avid supporter of the armed forces, but also served in both the Army and Army Reserve, including the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions. He reenlisted in the Army Reserve in 2023.  “Recruiting was worse than it had ever been in the history of our nation. It was terrible, and […]

The post “Before That Chicken’s Heart Stopped Beating, We Were All Taking Chews Out of It”: This Country Legend’s Military Stories Will Leave You Squeamish appeared first on Wide Open Country.

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Massive Recall of 1.5 Million Bags of Shredded Cheese Sold at Target, Aldi, and Walmart—Products May Contain Metal Fragments

Shredded cheese (Roberto Machado Noa / Getty Images)

You might want to check and see if you purchased particular brands of shredded cheese. Over 1.5 million bags of this product, which was manufactured by Great Lakes Cheese Co., are being recalled. The action is being taken due to possible contamination with metal fragments, per the New York Post. Per the outlet, “,,,the Hiram, […]

The post Massive Recall of 1.5 Million Bags of Shredded Cheese Sold at Target, Aldi, and Walmart—Products May Contain Metal Fragments appeared first on Wide Open Country.

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New Holiday Music from Our Favorite Folk and Roots Artists

It’s that joyous time of year when merry music brightens the darkness of winter’s light and when carolers croon holiday classics or artists deliver new songs that will one day liven up our holiday celebrations. Here are few new holiday albums sure to put some jingle in your step, some spin in your dreidel, and some glitter on your tree.

The post New Holiday Music from Our Favorite Folk and Roots Artists appeared first on Folk Alley.

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