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

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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.

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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

“Bursting With Brilliance… I Have No Words” — Connie Britton Shares Heartbreaking Tribute to ‘Nashville’ Co-Star Hayden Panettiere

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“Bursting With Brilliance… I Have No Words” — Connie Britton Shares Heartbreaking Tribute to ‘Nashville’ Co-Star Hayden Panettiere

Such a tragic situation. Actress Hayden Panettiere, who is best known for her roles in Heroes, Nashville, and Remember The Titans, has died from an apparent overdose on Sunday. She was 36 years old. Her father shared the following statement to ABC News: “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and […]

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Billy Strings Couldn’t Make It To His Michigan Country Music Hall Of Fame Induction… So His Father Stepped In

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Billy Strings Couldn’t Make It To His Michigan Country Music Hall Of Fame Induction… So His Father Stepped In

Billy Strings owes his dad, Terry Barber, a favor after he filled in for him at the 2026 Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This past weekend was a big weekend for Billy Strings. At the young age of 33-years-old, he was to be inducted into his home state’s Country Music Hall of Fame. The bluegrass artist was actually set to headline the ceremony that took place at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center… but unfortunately, something came up, […]

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Zach Top Reveals His Country Music Mount Rushmore, Leaves One Surprising Artist Off The List

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Zach Top Reveals His Country Music Mount Rushmore, Leaves One Surprising Artist Off The List

No Alan? In an era filled with some of the most exciting voices we’ve heard in the genre lately, ranging from the likes of Tyler Childers and Sturgill Simpson to Turnpike Troubadours and Colter Wall, there’s no one doing it quite the way Zach Top is these days on a national scale. Though there are plenty of other stellar artists keeping the traditional scene alive, such as Jake Worthington, Charley Crockett and more, the Washington native has launched himself into […]

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