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

Unmatched Aura: Why the Internet Is Suddenly Obsessed With the CEO of Buc-ee’s

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Unmatched Aura: Why the Internet Is Suddenly Obsessed With the CEO of Buc-ee’s

Everyone knows Buc-ee’s, but evidently, not everyone knew what the CEO behind the gas station brand looks like. If you’ve ever been to a Buc-ee’s gas station, you likely either love it or hate it. The franchise – which specializes in clean bathrooms and delicious brisket – has slowly expanded outside of its point of origin in Texas. I, for one, love the Buc-ee’s experience. Any other gas station visit pales in comparison to the massive, beaver-themed rest stop. Frankly, […]

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“I Did Nothing To Deserve The Grace I Got”: Jelly Roll Preached A Gospel Message Of Redemption At CMA Fest

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“I Did Nothing To Deserve The Grace I Got”: Jelly Roll Preached A Gospel Message Of Redemption At CMA Fest

Jelly Roll has plenty of experience when it comes to taking concert crowds to church, and this past weekend at CMA Fest in Nashville, he did just that. The country music star has a knack for delivering energetic, bring-the-house-down messages to the masses. Pretty much anytime he wins an award, it’s must-see TV, and almost every time he’s in front of a microphone, he’s preaching the gospel and telling the world how instrumental Jesus has been in turning his life […]

The post “I Did Nothing To Deserve The Grace I Got”: Jelly Roll Preached A Gospel Message Of Redemption At CMA Fest first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Even at 40, Chris Young Still Gets Amazing Gifts From His Mom

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Chris Young will not only turn 41 years old on June 12, but that’s also the day the deluxe version of his album I Didn’t Come Here to Leave drops.
Young stopped by the Taste of Country Nights studio ahead of the release, and I wanted to get all the tea on how the country superstar celebrates his birthdays — and who gave him the best birthday gift he’s ever received.
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