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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

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

President Trump Roasts Tiger Woods’ Doctor, Reveals His Advice To The Golf Legend Following DUI Arrest

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff September 3, 2026

Probably should have taken Trump’s advice sooner. Tiger Woods pled guilty yesterday to reckless driving, after being charged with DUI following a wreck near his home in Jupiter, Florida back in March. The golfer was allegedly traveling at a high rate of speed on a two-lane road in his Land Rover and attempted to pass a truck that was pulling a trailer. Tiger reportedly sideswiped the trailer, which caused his vehicle to roll over onto the driver’s side. Reports from […]

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Frozen Blueberries at Walmart Recalled Over Potential E.Coli Contamination

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff September 3, 2026

Blueberries (Joe Raedle / Getty Images)

Another major grocery retailer has had to snatch a batch of blueberries off its shelves due to possible contamination. According to a Thursday (September 4) report from Fox 8, Walmart blueberries have been upgraded to the highest recall level. The store’s Great Value frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend had to be recalled after Chile-based farmer Fruta y Salida reported […]

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‘Yellowstone’ Creator Taylor Sheridan Owns More Land In Texas Than The City Of Dallas… But It’s Not More Than John Dutton

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff September 3, 2026

Taylor Sheridan isn’t just setting up shop in Texas… he’s quickly becoming one of the state’s largest landowners. The writer, director and creator of shows like Yellowstone, its prequels 1883 and 1923, and his most recent hit Landman, has long been a supporter of the state of Texas. And it’s the state he currently calls home, living in Weatherford, Texas at his Bosque Ranch. He also sometimes resides at his 6666 Ranch in Guthrie, Texas – which was featured in the Yellowstone series. It’s actually those two […]

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Dolly Parton’s Niece Shares Why the Country Music Icon Kept Cancer a Secret

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff September 3, 2026

Dolly Parton (David Becker / Getty Images)

The nation continues to reel after the death of Dolly Parton on Tuesday, August 25. Perhaps only the passing of rock giant Elvis Presley in 1977 at Graceland can compare with the country legend’s shocking, sudden death at 80. Her fans are bereft and heartbroken. Other country stars are fondly recalling their relationships with her. […]

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