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

Rutting Bull Elk Charges Massive… Statue In Estes Park, Colorado

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff September 5, 2026

This sizable bull elk in Estes Park, Colorado let the rutting season get the best of him and almost picked a fight with an elk that probably wouldn’t have done much to fight back. It’s estimated that over 280,000 elk live in Colorado, which is enough to give the state the honor of housing the largest concentrated population of elk in the world. Believe it or not, that many elk bring in tourists from all over the planet, and one […]

The post Rutting Bull Elk Charges Massive… Statue In Estes Park, Colorado first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Legendary Sitcom Star Dead at 82, Tributes Pour In

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff September 5, 2026

(Photo by Rantell/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The legendary sitcom actor was well-known on television for decades. His son released a touching statement following his passing.

The post Legendary Sitcom Star Dead at 82, Tributes Pour In appeared first on Wide Open Country.

13 Comes Up Lucky, Drew Kennedy Drops Wisdom on New Episode of The Hook

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff September 5, 2026

It was lucky number 13 for the 13th taping of The Hook in Austin where some great songs and songwriters were featured, and special guest performer/panelist Drew Kennedy dropped some monster wisdom everyone should hear.

The post 13 Comes Up Lucky, Drew Kennedy Drops Wisdom on New Episode of The Hook first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Folk Alley Radio Show: For Dolly

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff September 5, 2026

We are handing the first hour over to Dolly Parton on the Folk Alley Radio Show this week. We’re highlighting some of our favorite covers, collaborations, and duets featuring America’s sweetheart as we come together to grieve and remember.

Hour two observes Labor Day through the union, worker, equality, and protest songs that have empowered generations.

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