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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

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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

“Was He Recently In A Coma?” – New Purdue AD Gets Roasted For Absurd Press Conference Comment About Indiana Not Winning Championships

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“Was He Recently In A Coma?” – New Purdue AD Gets Roasted For Absurd Press Conference Comment About Indiana Not Winning Championships

The new Purdue University athletic director just put on a masterclass of what not to do on your first day. On Thursday, August 6, Tommy McClelland was introduced as Purdue University’s new AD. And on Thursday, August 6… it’s very possible that Purdue regrets making that decision. Why do I say that? Because to put things succinctly, McClelland – the man chosen to lead Purdue’s athletic programs into the future – made an a** of himself during his introductory press […]

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What Ever Happened To Ricky Van Shelton?

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What Ever Happened To Ricky Van Shelton?

He was one of the biggest country artists of the early ’90s…and then he just kind of disappeared. Ricky Van Shelton moved to Nashville from his native Virginia in the late 1980s, and released his debut album Wild-Eyed Dream in 1987. He had some modest success with his first two singles “Wild-Eyed Dream” and “Crime of Passion,” but scored his first #1 with his third single from the album, a cover of the Conway Twitty song “Somebody Lied.” From there, Ricky would […]

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This Utah Back Porch Video Proves You Don’t Realize How Massive a Moose Actually Is

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This Utah Back Porch Video Proves You Don’t Realize How Massive a Moose Actually Is

If you’ve ever needed a visual illustration of just how massive moose are, this viral video of the antlered animal walking along a Utah back porch should do the trick. Safe to say that floor to ceiling windows are the way to go if you want to be able to view wildlife from the comfort of your own living room. This Park City, Utah home sure has the perfect set up for moose watching. In fact, the moose there (it’s […]

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