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

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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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

“I’m Filled With Gratitude” — Samantha Busch Shares Heartfelt Thank You To Fans Following The Tragic Death Of Her Husband, NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 12, 2026

She spent many, many Sunday’s at the track cheering on her husband, and eventually, she did so with their two young children. It’s been over a month now since NASCAR legend Kyle Busch sadly passed away at the age of 41, on May 21st, 2026, due to pneumonia that progressed into sepsis. It was very sudden, and he left behind his wife, Samantha, and two children, Brexton (11) and Lennix (4), as well as his parents and fellow race car driver in his […]

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Now & Then: Margo Price’s Days Of Unrest and the reach of Van Lear Rose

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 12, 2026

Margo Price has never treated country music as neutral ground, and Days Of Unrest removes any remaining doubt. Released as a July 4 weekend protest mixtape, it puts her in conversation with the folk-protest tradition while keeping one boot in country music. The “Then” album is Loretta Lynn’s Van Lear Rose, a 2004 record that made plainspoken country songwriting feel newly urgent.

“Most Special Performance Of ‘Wonder’ I’ll Ever Have” — Megan Moroney Was Happy To Miss ACM Awards For Her Best Friend’s Wedding

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 12, 2026

The ultimate maid of honor performance. In May, Megan Moroney skipped the ACM Awards to be the maid of honor at her best friends wedding, as her longtime friend Natalie King, who is an influencer and has been friends with Megan since college, married her now-husband Alex Harp in Turks and Caicos at a stunning oceanfront estate. Megan met Natalie when the two were freshman in college and rushing Kappa Delta sorority at the University of Georgia. They became fast friends after […]

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Listen To The Unmistakable & Terrifying Bellow Of An American Alligator

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 12, 2026

Have you ever heard the deep bellow of the American Alligator? Well, you can go ahead and add the sound to the list of things you hopefully never hear. I might be jumping to conclusions there. Maybe you (the reader) are into close encounters with alligators and you wouldn’t mind to witness the low and unmistakable bellow of an American Alligator. It seems a little niche if you do find yourself in that category, but more power to you I […]

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