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

Ray LaMontagne Treated For Heat-Related Illness After Collapsing At Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium

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Ray LaMontagne Treated For Heat-Related Illness After Collapsing At Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium

Folk and Americana artist, Ray LaMontagne, had a scary, on-stage incident at Ryman Auditorium over Labor Day weekend. The singer-songwriter is currently out on tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of the release of his album, Trouble. If you think you aren’t familiar with LaMontagne, I’d be willing to bet that you’ve heard the title track of that album. You’ve probably also heard LaMontagne’s song “You Are The Best Thing.” He’s got a very recognizable voice and style, and the 53-year-old […]

The post Ray LaMontagne Treated For Heat-Related Illness After Collapsing At Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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‘Suite Life of Zack and Cody’ Star Dies at 79

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‘Suite Life of Zack and Cody’ creator Jim Geoghan has died
Dylan and Cole Sprouse

Jim Geoghan, creator of the beloved Disney series Suite Life of Zack and Cody, has died. He was 79. His daughter Genevieve Geoghan confirmed to Variety that the Hollywood producer died on Sept. 6 in Los Angeles. Geoghan, who famously produced the 90s sitcom Family Matters, co-created Suite Life of Zack and Cody in 2005. Chronicling […]

The post ‘Suite Life of Zack and Cody’ Star Dies at 79 appeared first on Wide Open Country.

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Dolly Parton’s Museum and Hotel Both Slated To Open in September

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Dolly Parton (Jason Kempin / Getty Images)

Country music idol Dolly Parton has barely been deceased for two weeks. Nevertheless, the tributes keep coming, as does the sadness at her shocking passing. People from all walks of life are devastated by the loss of this remarkable woman. Her voice, songs, films, and theme park all meant so much to so many. Despite […]

The post Dolly Parton’s Museum and Hotel Both Slated To Open in September appeared first on Wide Open Country.

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