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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

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

“Betrayal Trauma Literally Rewires Your Brain”: Bunnie Xo Gets Candid About Ex Jelly Roll’s Alleged Infidelity

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff August 4, 2026

Bunnie Xo (NBC / Getty Images)

Bunnie Xo is navigating her new life without husband Jelly Roll. She is being her usual brash self. Bunnie bought some very fancy wheels, is burnishing her brand, and dished freely about her ex’s alleged cheating. Although it may seem like the popular podcaster and author is having a ball after disconnecting with her spouse, […]

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Former WWE and UFC Champion Retires at 49

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff August 4, 2026

Former WWE and UFC star Brock Lesnar announced his retirement from combat sports

One of the most decorated athletes in combat sports is hanging up his fighting gloves. During an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday, WWE superstar Brock Lesnar announced his retirement from the squared circle and beyond. “I am here today to let the world and everybody know that I am retired,” Lesnar, 49, […]

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Family Of Woman Critically Injured After Being Struck By Car On Broadway Asks For Help Finding Bystanders Who Saved Her Life

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff August 4, 2026

Looking for some help to track down their heroes. Several people remain hospitalized after this past weekend’s tragic accident on Broadway in downtown Nashville that left one pedestrian dead. The incident happened around 12:30pm on Saturday, when an 87-year-old driver ran a red light and struck four pedestrians who were crossing the street in the busy entertainment district. The driver, identified by the Metro Nashville Police Department as Thomas Cahill of Bowling Green, Kentucky, was also injured in the accident, […]

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Brides Are Using A Randy Travis Song About Cheating To Show Off Their Rings – And The Internet Is Confused

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff August 4, 2026

Interesting song choice… One of the great things about TikTok is that it’s given new life to some incredible country classics. Songs like Keith Whitley’s “Miami, My Amy,” “Neon Moon,” and Patsy Cline’s “Crazy” have been introduced to new, younger audiences thanks to becoming trends on TikTok, which is obviously a great opportunity to bring new fans into classic country music. But I’m not sure they’re really listening to the lyrics… One of the biggest hits for country music legend […]

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