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.

EVENTS

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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

Ella Langley Joins Shania Twain In Elite Company As “Loving Life Again” Goes #1 On Country Radio

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Ella Langley Joins Shania Twain In Elite Company As “Loving Life Again” Goes #1 On Country Radio

A generational run. As we near the end of the year, it’s becoming increasingly clear that 2026 will go down as the year of Ella Langley. Simply put, it’s hard to argue that she’s not just the hottest star in country music, but in music as a whole. If you’ve been paying close attention within the genre over the years, it was more than apparent that the Alabama native was bound to be a star, catching early buzz with tracks […]

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Lightning-Fast Bobcat Goes Head-To-Head With An Angry Rattlesnake In Wild Trail Cam Fight

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Lightning-Fast Bobcat Goes Head-To-Head With An Angry Rattlesnake In Wild Trail Cam Fight

Bobcats, with their striking appearance and elusive nature, command attention as enigmatic creatures in North American ecosystems. These medium-sized wildcats, identified by their distinctive tufted ears and short, bobbed tails, navigate a variety of habitats, from dense forests to arid deserts. Renowned for their nocturnal habits and solitary lifestyles, bobcats are skilled hunters, preying on small mammals and birds and even snakes with remarkable precision. In the realm of wildlife conservation, understanding the behavior and habits of bobcats becomes crucial […]

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Dolly Parton’s Nephew Says He Was Banned From Star-Studded CMA Tribute: “Rest Of My Family Was Invited”

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Dolly Parton’s Nephew Says He Was Banned From Star-Studded CMA Tribute: “Rest Of My Family Was Invited”

Close to two months after the heartbreaking passing of Dolly Parton following a brief battle with cancer, the country music world came together to honor the “Queen of Country” with a tribute organized by the Country Music Association… and one family member of Dolly’s did not get the invite. This past Wednesday (October 21), ABC aired a two-hour live special celebrating the life and music of the country icon called “CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of […]

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