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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

American Airlines Staff Duct Tapes Unruly Passenger to Seat

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Following a violent outburst, a flight passenger was duct-taped mummy-style
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Most airline passengers opt to catch up on sleep, watch a movie or curl up with a good book during a flight. One American Airlines passenger instead decided to cause chaos and was publicly shamed for his actions. During a flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, a passenger began […]

The post American Airlines Staff Duct Tapes Unruly Passenger to Seat appeared first on Wide Open Country.

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Dozens Of People Needed Medical Attention At Garth Brooks’ Surprise Denver Show Due To The Extreme Heat

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Dozens Of People Needed Medical Attention At Garth Brooks’ Surprise Denver Show Due To The Extreme Heat

Yukon Jack (A.K.A. Garth Brooks) brought the house down in a bar outside of Denver, and by that, I mean over 20 people needed medical attention during his surprise performance. Brooks is currently out on the road for the first time in a long time for his Blame It All On My Roots Tour. The “Friends In Low Places” singer has been announcing his concert dates one city at a time, and the city he’s currently in for a run of four […]

The post Dozens Of People Needed Medical Attention At Garth Brooks’ Surprise Denver Show Due To The Extreme Heat first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“When You Love Someone, You’re Willing To Do Things You Wouldn’t For Anyone Else” — Megan Moroney Reflects On The Viral Success Of “Tennessee Orange”

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“When You Love Someone, You’re Willing To Do Things You Wouldn’t For Anyone Else” — Megan Moroney Reflects On The Viral Success Of “Tennessee Orange”

I guess her colors do run… for the right person. Back in June of 2023, Megan Moroney scored her first #1 hit with “Tennessee Orange,” which she released in 2022 and first went viral on TikTok, ultimately helping secure her first record deal and launched her onto the path to becoming the country superstar she is now. The song was co-written by Megan, Ben Williams, David Fanning and Paul Jenkins, she sings about falling for a guy who’s seemingly converted her into […]

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