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

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

NASCAR Explains Why Kyle Larson Wasn’t Penalized For Going Below The Yellow Line At Talladega But Fans Aren’t Buying It

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff October 26, 2026

Not really doing much to put the controversy to bed. NASCAR was at Talladega this weekend for what should have been one of the most exciting races of the season, but the race ended up being surrounded in controversy after an electric finish. It was the third to last race of the season, with four drivers entering this weekend with a realistic chance at winning the championship including Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe. Ahead of the […]

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Kid Rock Declares Himself a Woman, Says He Plans to Join the WNBA

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff October 26, 2026

MAGA Event Featuring Kid Rock Canceled After Impossibly Low Ticket Sales — Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images

Kid Rock appears to be ready to embark on a new career path as a professional hooper — at least according to a tongue-in-cheek social media video. The rock star appeared in a social media video with NBA veteran Enes Kanter Freedom on Monday (October 26). In the clip, Kid Rock jokingly said he was […]

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Tom Brady Could Face Fine From NFL Over Booth Comments

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff October 26, 2026

Tom Brady didn’t hold back when commenting on some of the controversial calls made by the referees during the Lions-Packers game yesterday.

The post Tom Brady Could Face Fine From NFL Over Booth Comments appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Man With Advanced Colon Cancer Renews Wedding Vows With His Beloved Wife as a Final Wish

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff October 26, 2026

Couple wearing wedding rings (picture alliance / Getty Images)

Sometimes anything wedding-related brings tears to people’s eyes. Watching two individuals join their lives forever in a beautiful ceremony is emotional. The same can hold true for couples renewing their vows. However, in the case of one Arkansas husband and wife, the bittersweet context of their wedding vow renewal probably felt quite real. Per KFSM29 […]

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