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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

Fernando Mendoza Sings Classic Country Hit At Las Vegas Raiders Rookie Talent Show

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff August 19, 2026

The young-ins on the Las Vegas Raiders really put on a show at their team’s rookie talent show… and former Indiana standout Fernando Mendoza picked out a classic country song when it was his turn to take the stage. We’re only a few weeks away from the start of the NFL season. I, for one, cannot wait for gridiron action to return. I’m ready for my Sundays to be filled with “seven hours of red zone football,” and for my […]

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“You’re Getting Too Old For This S**t”: Charley Crockett Calls Jack White A Hypocrite In Scathing Response

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff August 19, 2026

The Twin Temple saga continues, this time with Jack White. There’s yet another layer in the weird and winding story of Charley Crockett removing Twin Temple from his tour after booking the duo and not knowing that they leaned heavily into satanic imagery. At this point, I’m sure you’ve already heard about it. In case you haven’t, howver, let me catch you up to speed. Back in March, the “Jamestown Ferry” singer announced his sprawling, 49-show Age of the Ram […]

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Folk Alliance International Conference 2027 Showcase Lineup Announced

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff August 19, 2026

Folk Alley Executive Director Sarah LaDuke will be at the FAI conference in Chicago in January to bring everyone up to date with what the team is doing at Folk Alley. Advance registration for FAI is open. FAI announced the showcase lineup this week — and it’s fantastic.

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How Kyle Busch’s Death Saved The Life Of One NASCAR Fan

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff August 19, 2026

It’s always hard to say that there’s anything good that came from someone’s death. It feels a little callous, a little dismissive of the hurt that’s felt by their friends and family and those who loved them. But one NASCAR fan may not be here today if it weren’t for the shocking and sudden death of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch. Busch passed away back on May 21, 2026 at the age of 41, just hours after it was announced that […]

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