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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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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

South Carolina Cop Fired for Allegedly Stalking Ex Using Cameras

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff August 18, 2026

Flock camera (Bloomberg / Getty Images)

Cameras in public areas are controversial. They can be helpful in solving crimes and nabbing people who commit them. However, if they are misused, they can also be intrusive and dangerous. In the South Carolina community of Mauldin, police officer Ellie Anna Hammond was reportedly fired from her job for allegedly using Flock cameras to […]

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Woman Warns Against Shaving Before Swimming After Losing Leg to Flesh Eating Bacteria

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff August 18, 2026

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES – APRIL 29: A view shows the calm waters of Mecox Bay where Vibrio vulnificus, a deadly flesh-eating bacteria, is found on April 29, 2026, in Southampton, New York. Stony Brook University researchers discovered the presence of the bacteria in Long Island waters, attributing the spread to increasingly warmer temperatures. Health experts warn that if the bacteria is contracted, it can lead to fatal results in as little as 48 hours. (Photo by Thomas Hengge/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Genevieve Gallagher lost “a lot of [her] leg” after a cut became infected with the flesh eating bacteria last year.

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‘Nashville’ Star’s Mother Breaks Silence After Tragic Passing; Puts Ex-Boyfriend on Blasts

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff August 18, 2026

Hayden Panettiere

The entertainment industry is still mourning the loss of one of its brightest stars, Hayden Panettiere. Following the ‘Nashville’ star’s tragic passing, Panettiere’s mother, Lesley Vogel, broke her silence. In a phone interview with NBC News on Tuesday (August 18). ‘Nashville’ Star’s Mother Speaks Out After Her Passing In her statement to the outlet, Vogel […]

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Two Massive Alaskan Moose Stop Traffic and Leave Drivers Speechless

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff August 18, 2026

Crazy to think that there are animals of this size and stature just living their lives out in the wild. For those people that live in “moose country” that regularly see the massive beasts, I’m sure it’s not that big of a deal to set your eyes upon a moose. But for the the rest of us, this video of a pair of bull moose standing by the road in Alaska (and nearly as tall as some of the trees […]

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