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

Sturgill Simpson Says To Hell With Inflation, Promises ‘Mutiny For The Masses Tour’ Ticket Prices Will Be Affordable

Sturgill Simpson Says To Hell With Inflation, Promises ‘Mutiny For The Masses Tour’ Ticket Prices Will Be Affordable

Johnny Blue Skies is doing all he can keep his ticket prices low for the pirates looking to set sail with him and his band – The Dark Clouds – this fall. The artist formerly known as Sturgill Simpson is still riding high off the release of Mutiny After Midnight. His second album underneath the new JBS moniker was a funky, disco country record, and it was originally only available via physical media (vinyl, CDs, cassettes). Johnny Blue Skies even […]

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Dylan Gossett Teases Beautiful New Song About Fatherhood Presumably Titled, “Short Comin’ Days”

Dylan Gossett Teases Beautiful New Song About Fatherhood Presumably Titled, “Short Comin’ Days”

Entering his dad era. Ever since breaking out in 2023 with his certified platinum debut single, “Coal,” it was clear that Dylan Gossett was one of the future stars of the alt. country scene. Existing in a similar space as Zach Bryan and Sam Barber, the Austin native has worn his influences on his sleeve. Being inspired by a wide range of artists, ranging from Turnpike Troubadours and Flatland Cavalry to The Eagles and Ed Sheeran, they all come through […]

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From 1883 To Yellowstone – Here’s The Entire Dutton Family Tree

From 1883 To Yellowstone – Here’s The Entire Dutton Family Tree

Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe is nothing short of a monstrous success. The flagship series took a few years to catch on, but once it did, it sparked a massive inferno that spawned numerous spinoff series, including prequels that dive deep into the Dutton family history, as well as modern day spinoffs that take us further unto the Dutton future. With the “Rip and Beth” spinoff series, Dutton Ranch, set to premiere on May 15th on Paramount+, and Marshals, a modern day CBS […]

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Bald Eagle Swipes A Fly Fisherman’s Catch Before He Can Reel It In

Bald Eagle Swipes A Fly Fisherman’s Catch Before He Can Reel It In

Nothing worse than losing a fish… Anyone who fishes regularly knows getting the fish to bite is only part of the equation. Actually getting the fish into the boat, or in some cases, on shore, can be just as tricky. Anglers spend a lot time (and even money) considering things like “hookup ratios” and “landing percentages” when it comes to selecting line, baits, hooks, rods… just about every decision you make when you’re considering a technique is trying to answer […]

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