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.

EVENTS

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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

Jelly Roll’s New Chiseled Jawline Has the Internet Pondering a Name Change—and I Gotta Say, Some of Them Are Worth Considering

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Jelly Roll

Jelly Roll has always gone by, well, “Jelly Roll,” but now that he’s lost 200 pounds, fans question if the name really fits him anymore.

The post Jelly Roll’s New Chiseled Jawline Has the Internet Pondering a Name Change—and I Gotta Say, Some of Them Are Worth Considering appeared first on Wide Open Country.

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Why Is Katy Perry Suing a Dying, Disabled Veteran for $5 Million?

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MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 02: Katy Perry performs at Unipol Arena on November 02, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images)
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Katy Perry was already having a whirlwind year, but her new legal battle may not be the headline-grabber she wants right now.

The post Why Is Katy Perry Suing a Dying, Disabled Veteran for $5 Million? appeared first on Wide Open Country.

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“No One Is Ever Totally Gone” — Jessi Colter Recalls The Beautiful Story Of Waylon Jennings Finding Jesus On His Last Thanksgiving

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“No One Is Ever Totally Gone” — Jessi Colter Recalls The Beautiful Story Of Waylon Jennings Finding Jesus On His Last Thanksgiving

A lifelong struggle with a beautiful ending. With Thanksgiving coming up tomorrow, I’m sure many of us are looking forward to gathering with family and friends, watching football, and obviously, eating tons of good food. And I’m sure many of us will also take time to reflect on everything we’re thankful for, despite the ups and downs of life, as the title of the holiday suggests and encourages. In addition to being grateful for the people currently in our lives, […]

The post “No One Is Ever Totally Gone” — Jessi Colter Recalls The Beautiful Story Of Waylon Jennings Finding Jesus On His Last Thanksgiving first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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