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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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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.

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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

2 Dead in Running of the Bulls

Two people were fatally gored by bulls in Mexico
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Tragedy struck when Mexico hosted its own version of Spain’s running with the bulls festival, as two people were killed and nearly a dozen were injured. During the frenzy, 21 bulls were released, forcing willing daredevils to sprint for their lives. Unfortunately, not everyone avoided the rampaging bulls. Juan Manuel Filomeno Herrera, 29, was among […]

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Dolly Parton Once Revealed The Song She Wanted Played At Her Funeral

Dolly Parton Once Revealed The Song She Wanted Played At Her Funeral

A day everybody hoped would never come. I think everybody’s still in shock over the death of the legendary Dolly Parton, who passed away yesterday, August 25 at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer. In a statement from her team, it was confirmed that Dolly passed away at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center here in Nashville, with her nephew Bryan Seaver announcing her death on behalf of the family: “Dolly called me and said she wants to […]

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Dolly Parton’s 2001 Conan Appearance Goes Viral, A Beautiful Tribute to Her Unrivaled Sense Of Humor

Dolly Parton’s 2001 Conan Appearance Goes Viral, A Beautiful Tribute to Her Unrivaled Sense Of Humor

She really was the queen of late night TV interviews. Yesterday, Dolly Parton passed away at 80-years-old in Nashville Tennessee. Dolly had been dealing with undisclosed health issues for the last year or so, and she previously shared that she was having issues with severe kidney stones. Aside from that, she understandably didn’t share more, though it has since been revealed that she suffered a “brief battle with cancer.” She made many iconic TV appearances, starting in the 1970s with Johnny […]

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Did Dolly Parton Actually Write “I Will Always Love You” & “Jolene” on The Same Day?

Did Dolly Parton Actually Write “I Will Always Love You” & “Jolene” on The Same Day?

Clearing up a long-standing myth. Though it still doesn’t feel real, the queen of country music herself, Dolly Parton, passed away yesterday at 80 years old in Nashville, Tennessee. Announcing her tragic passing, her team shared the following statement about her death: “A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us […]

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