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

“Not Going To Ever Be In Another Relationship” – Bunnie Xo Shuts Down Rumors That She’s Dating Nickelback Lead Singer Chad Kroeger

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff June 18, 2026

The internet got it wrong? Shocking… There’s been all kinds of speculation flying since it was revealed earlier this week that Jelly Roll had filed for divorce from his wife Bunnie Xo. TMZ broke the news that Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, filed for divorce from his wife Bunnie Xo, whose real name is Alisa DeFord, back on May 18 in Williamson County Chancery Court, just outside of Nashville. Whiskey Riff obtained a copy of the divorce complaint that was filed by the […]

The post “Not Going To Ever Be In Another Relationship” – Bunnie Xo Shuts Down Rumors That She’s Dating Nickelback Lead Singer Chad Kroeger first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

High Points and Cool Characters Appear on New Episode of ‘The Hook’

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff June 18, 2026

The Hook was built to help address the problems facing performers by providing a video platform for both established songwriters, and up-and-comers by allowing anyone to be able to sign up for the opportunity to perform a song.

The post High Points and Cool Characters Appear on New Episode of ‘The Hook’ first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Bunnie Xo Says Her And Jelly Roll Are Still Having A Baby Together Despite Divorce

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff June 18, 2026

Doesn’t get much more amicable than that. Earlier this week TMZ broke the news that Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, filed for divorce from his wife Bunnie Xo, whose real name is Alisa DeFord, back on May 18 in Williamson County Chancery Court, just outside of Nashville. Whiskey Riff obtained a copy of the divorce complaint that was filed by the “Save Me” singer, which reveals that the couple separated on May 9, a week and a […]

The post Bunnie Xo Says Her And Jelly Roll Are Still Having A Baby Together Despite Divorce first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

“Weren’t Getting Along”: Missouri Foster Mom Admits to Trading Child for a Monkey

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff June 18, 2026

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The bizarre exchange involved directly “shipping” the child. The foster mom later told authorities she had gotten frustrated with the girl.

The post “Weren’t Getting Along”: Missouri Foster Mom Admits to Trading Child for a Monkey appeared first on Wide Open Country.