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.

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

William Matheny on Tinned Fish and Not Making Artistic Compromises

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 7, 2026

West Virginia singer-songwriter William Matheny talks about Isaac Asimov, destination dining, and why every US citizen should be drafted into two years of mandatory customer and food service upon turning the age of 18.

Song Premiere: Leslie Waugh “Troubles On My Mind”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 7, 2026

Leslie Waugh “Troubles On My Mind” Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Leslie Waugh’s song “Troubles On My Mind” from her forthcoming album Night Bloom, which is set for release in August via Small Song Records of Houston. This song will be available on July 10. Night Bloom was produced by Pat Manske and […]

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Taylor Swift Wedding Documentary Rumors Explained

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 7, 2026

Cameras at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding sparked documentary rumors. Here’s what’s really going on. Continue reading…

Debunking The Viral Post Claiming Carrie Underwood Can’t Sell Tickets Anymore After She Performed At The White House

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 6, 2026

Trolls on social media tried to spin a concert video into a story that Carrie Underwood can’t sell tickets since associating with President Trump…. and it’s the latest example of why you can’t believe everything you see on the internet. The world wide web was invented to connect all of us together. It didn’t take long for the invention to become villainous, and most point fingers to the advent of social media. I’m sure we’ve all had experiences or run-ins […]

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