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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

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

Eagles Star Says 157 Degree Field Melted 2 Pairs of His Cleats During Game

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff September 22, 2026

Football Player Dies — (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)

The Philadelphia Eagles’ win against the Tennessee Titans came at a cost. And for offensive lineman Cam Jurgens, the cost of a win was two pairs of his cleats. Jurgens and the Eagles traveled to Tennessee on Sunday (September 20) for their Week 2 matchup with the Titans. And the playing conditions were rugged, to […]

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Cause of Death for Hayden Panettiere Revealed

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff September 22, 2026

Hayden Panettiere died on Aug. 16 at the age of 36 in South Carolina. The cause of death for the “Nashville” actress has now been revealed.

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Garth Brooks Shuts Down Ticket Sales For Utah Show After Being Flooded With Bots

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff September 22, 2026

The war between man versus machine rages on. Garth Brooks continued with his unconventional rollout strategy for his Blame It All On My Roots Tour as tickets went on sale for the third of three upcoming shows at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The “Friends in Low Places” singer has been announcing his tour stops one city at a time, only a few weeks before the shows, and adding additional dates after the original shows sell out. And […]

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5 Essential Shallow-Water Bass Lures – Fall 2026

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff September 22, 2026

Fall fishing can be tough, but it can also be some of the best fishing of the entire year. As the water cools, a lot of baitfish migrate toward the shallow flats and the backs of creeks, and the big bass follow right behind them. They will generally move shallow and tie on the feedbag before winter sets in, but that doesn’t always mean it’s easier to get a bite… it just means that you have a better idea of […]

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