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

“I’ve Never Seen Anyone Hate A Human More” – Dave Portnoy Shares Legendary Story About Toby Keith’s Disdain For Lincoln Riley

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff September 12, 2026

One of the trademarks of late, great Toby Keith was always letting people know how he really felt. Evidently, the country star once ran into Barstool Sports founder, Dave Portnoy, and let him know extensively about his hatred for former Oklahoma Sooners football coach, Lincoln Riley. Keith, born in Clinton, Oklahoma, was always a die-hard fan and support of the Sooners. He didn’t actually ever attend the university, but his fandom of the school and his home state led to […]

The post “I’ve Never Seen Anyone Hate A Human More” – Dave Portnoy Shares Legendary Story About Toby Keith’s Disdain For Lincoln Riley first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

10 Country Bands Who Belong in the CMA Vocal Group of the Year Conversation

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff September 12, 2026

So much talent. There’s no denying that the independent and alternative country scene has gotten jam-packed over the past decade. Whether it’s giants such as Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson and Turnpike Troubadours becoming torchbearers for the genre or budding talent such as Colby Acuff and Drayton Farley, it’s been harder than ever before to truly keep track of who’s who in the genre. Of course, that’s not even mentioning the laundry list of stellar artists across a plethora […]

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The Biggest Takeaways from Earl Scruggs Fest 2026

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff September 12, 2026

From the festival’s inception, the clear goal is to honor the great Earl Scruggs legacy by bringing in artists of all backgrounds, motivated by a love of the banjo and the music in its various forms, with the intention of inspiring future generations.

The post The Biggest Takeaways from Earl Scruggs Fest 2026 first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Nashville Beer League Featuring Dierks Bentley & Former NHL Star Mike Fisher Inspires Its Very Own Country Song

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff September 12, 2026

The Stanley Cup has nothing on the Stanley Keg. Competition is something that a lot of humans crave. Whether it be working up the corporate ladder, or becoming the best of the best at a certain sport, many have a yearning to see where they stand amongst others. Others like to compete… but don’t wish to take things so seriously. That’s where organizations called “Beer Leagues” come in, and a group of artists, songwriters, and hockey players in the Nashville […]

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