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

Tyler Hubbard Releases Faith-Focused, “All I Need Is You” From ‘Songs Inspired By The Chosen’ Compilation Album

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff August 9, 2026

Tapping a country artist for The Chosen soundtrack. Tyler Hubbard, who is of course one half of Florida Georgia Line, is featured on the forthcoming compilation album Songs Inspired by The Chosen, which is a soundtrack to go alongside the release of the new season of the hit series. The show is heading into Season 6 this fall, which stars Jonathan Roumie as Jesus, and follows his life from the beginning of his ministry, and is set to go all […]

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Music Legend Cancels Las Vegas Residency Due to “Unforeseen Logistical Issues”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff August 9, 2026

(Photo by Mariano Regidor/Getty Images)

The music legend is known for cancelling a lot of the shows he’s set to headline. An email was sent to ticketholders.

The post Music Legend Cancels Las Vegas Residency Due to “Unforeseen Logistical Issues” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Basketball Hall of Fame Coach and Dallas Mavericks Icon Dies at 86

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff August 9, 2026

Don Nelson poses with Dallas Mavericks stars Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash

Don Nelson, a world-renowned coach and legend in NBA and Dallas Mavericks history, has died.

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Buc-ee’s Finally Responds To Outrage Over Lawsuit Against Beavercreek, Ohio Mini Mart

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff August 9, 2026

How are they supposed to drop something they never filed? Buc-ee’s has responded to the public outcry over the gas station chain’s lawsuit against a small family-owned convenience store in Ohio…but public records don’t match their claims. By now you’ve probably heard about the lawsuit that was filed by Buc-ee’s against Beaver’s Mini Mart, which is located in…Beavercreek, Ohio. The store at issue is called Beaver’s Mini Mart, so you can probably guess what their logo is: A beaver, just […]

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