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

REVIEW: One Acre West “One Acre West”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff September 15, 2026

One Acre West self-titled One Acre West, the project of singer Kristi Jean and songwriter/guitarist Steven Branstetter, unveils their self-titled debut long-player. Recorded at Red Boot Ranch Studio in Buda, Texas, the self-titled album was produced by Bradley Kopp, whose credits include Jimmie Dale Gilmore, The Flatlanders, Alejandro Escovedo, and Charlie and Bruce Robison. The […]

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Album Review – Alicia Blue’s “Country Desire”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff September 15, 2026

It’s Alicia Blue’s fearlessness to speak about her experiences often free of metaphor and innuendo that makes the music novel. But it’s her voice that really separates her from the herd. So confidently delivered and character-filled.

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REVIEW: Jad Tariq “Precious Company”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff September 15, 2026

Jad Tariq – Precious Company This is Jad’s sophomore set recorded with a warm stereo hi-fi sound popular in the mid to late ‘50s. This gives the performance elements that possess a calm, warm touch, almost as atmospheric, with an embodiment of gypsy vitality that suggests Django Reinhardt. The set emphasizes basic blues, roots, rock, […]

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REVIEW: Randy Barnes – Self-Titled RB

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff September 15, 2026

CD Art: Randy Barnes – Self-Titled RB These songs are primarily covers of well-known bluegrass by past artists of the genre & now performed by veteran Richmond, Kentucky bluegrass musician Randy Barnes.The 12 sparkling tracks of the Self-Titled RB (Drops Sept 18/Mountain Fever Records/36:29) were recorded in Kentucky & produced by Randy (vocals/guitar/bass/harmony) & Danny […]

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