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

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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

Millionaire Tech Mogul Killed in Tragic Texas Plane Crash: “His Impact Was Incalculable”

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A millionaire tech mogul was killed in a private plane crash in Texas
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The person killed in Tuesday night’s private plane crash on a Texas highway has been identified as millionaire tech mogul Joshua Baer. Baer had become well known in Austin, TX, a buzzing tech hub where Google, Tesla and IBM are all headquartered. According to the Austin Business Journal, Joshua spearheaded efforts to secure a lucrative […]

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Relives Famous Japan Race Where He Beat His Dad (And Had A Shoe Thrown At Him) In Never-Before-Seen Footage

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Relives Famous Japan Race Where He Beat His Dad (And Had A Shoe Thrown At Him) In Never-Before-Seen Footage

The footage we needed. Last year, Prime Video released the four-part series called Earnhardt, which focuses on the life and legacy of the late, great Dale Earnhardt Sr.. It features interviews from Dale’s friends, family, and obviously his son, Dale Jr., the documentary will also feature never-before-seen footage of Dale during his racing career from both his personal and professional life. In fact, on his podcast the Dale Jr. Download podcast a few years back, Dale Earnhardt Jr. recalled a testy time after he […]

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Charles Wesley Godwin Reveals ‘Hey There Son’ Took 5 Years To Complete: “Would Be A Perfect Song To Write With Lori McKenna”

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Charles Wesley Godwin Reveals ‘Hey There Son’ Took 5 Years To Complete: “Would Be A Perfect Song To Write With Lori McKenna”

Well worth the wait. At this point, there’s absolutely no denying that Charles Wesley Godwin is a certified star in today’s alt. country scene. With three incredible studio records under his belt, continual placement on high-profile festivals throughout the year and high praise from his peers, fans and critics alike, the West Virginia native has cemented himself as a staple throughout multiple subgenres/scenes in the genre. Recently, he’s gearing up for the release of his fourth studio album, Christian Name, which […]

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