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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

Show Review: An Evening with David Byrne at SPAC

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David Byrne

David ByrneAn Evening with David Byrne at SPAC on September 17, 2026 Talking Head David Byrne brought his Who Is The Sky? Tour to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s Albany Med Health System stage on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Although the inclement weather was overcast, drizzly, and damp, it did not dampen the mood, vibe, or […]

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“Get Used To It”: Jamey Johnson Says More Movie Premieres & Production Studios Are Coming To Nashville

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“Get Used To It”: Jamey Johnson Says More Movie Premieres & Production Studios Are Coming To Nashville

Jamey Johnson loves the idea of “Music City U.S.A.” becoming “Movie City U.S.A.” To be clear, Nashville doesn’t have to be one or the other. The growing city can be both at the same time, and recently showcased that it’s the perfect place to have a music premiere. A new Brad Pitt film titled Heart of the Beast had its global premiere in Franklin, Tennessee – just 30 minutes or so south of Nashville. It’s no secret that Nashville has changed […]

The post “Get Used To It”: Jamey Johnson Says More Movie Premieres & Production Studios Are Coming To Nashville first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Travis Kelce Gets Roasted For “Hell Yeah” Reaction To Tom Cruise’s Complex Film Explanation

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Travis Kelce Gets Roasted For “Hell Yeah” Reaction To Tom Cruise’s Complex Film Explanation

Tom Cruise explaining the ins and outs of cinema to the Kelce Brothers proves that Travis Kelce isn’t ever going to beat the “dumb jock” allegations. Granted, the Kansas City Chiefs star tight end is doing just fine. He’s made millions upon millions of dollars playing football, and more importantly (at least to some), he’s married to the biggest pop star on the planet: Taylor Swift. Clearly a lot of things have worked out in Travis Kelce’s favor, including falling […]

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