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!)

JOIN US!

Come join our Facebook Page to engage around topics of interest in the Americana Music and Appalachian Music spaces. Want to hear an emerging artist we may not know about? Contact us and tell us more about them.

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

Driving Force Behind ‘Peter Pan’ and ‘Scream’ Dead at 75 After Brave ALS Battle

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 18, 2026

(Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images)

The driving force behind hit movies in the ‘Scream’ franchise was tragically diagnosed with ALS three years ago.

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‘Station 19’ Star Arrested on Vandalism Charges

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 18, 2026

(Photo by Richard Cartwright/ABC via Getty Images)

The ‘Station 19’ star was booked on two misdemeanor charges. He played a character on the show for its six-season run.

The post ‘Station 19’ Star Arrested on Vandalism Charges appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Country Star Reveals Retirement Plans: “One More Big Thing”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 18, 2026

(Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images for Omni Hotels & Resorts)

The country star also said he’d gone a little too hard on performing, spurring his retirement wishes. “What am I doing?” he joked.

The post Country Star Reveals Retirement Plans: “One More Big Thing” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Former NBA Star Sued by Sister for Fraud

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 18, 2026

US former former basketball player Baron Davis attends the American Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 25, 2026. (Photo by Ian Maule / AFP via Getty Images)

Former NBA All-Star Baron Davis is being sued by his sister, who accuses him of fraud after allegedly selling a home without her knowledge.

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