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

Bunnie Xo Says That Jelly Roll Has Already Started Dating After Filing For Divorce: “His DMs Are Open”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff June 18, 2026

Didn’t take long. Earlier this week TMZ broke the news that Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, filed for divorce from his wife Bunnie Xo, whose real name is Alisa DeFord, back on May 18 in Williamson County Chancery Court, just outside of Nashville. Whiskey Riff obtained a copy of the divorce complaint that was filed by the “Save Me” singer, which reveals that the couple separated on May 9, a week and a half before the request […]

The post Bunnie Xo Says That Jelly Roll Has Already Started Dating After Filing For Divorce: “His DMs Are Open” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Comedy Pioneer and Iconic Frank Sinatra Opening Act Passes Away at 86

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff June 18, 2026

(Photo by Elyse Jankowski/Getty Images)

The comedy pioneer was also known for having over 500 guest credits on TV shows, including several late night shows. His last appearance was last week.

The post Comedy Pioneer and Iconic Frank Sinatra Opening Act Passes Away at 86 appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Toddler in Critical Condition After Man Allegedly Threw Him in Crocodile Enclosure

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff June 18, 2026

(Photo by Krishan Kariyawasam/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

The toddler was pushed down a 15ft drop between the walkway and crocodile enclosure. A man has been arrested for attempted murder.

The post Toddler in Critical Condition After Man Allegedly Threw Him in Crocodile Enclosure appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Family Purchases Urn on Amazon, Horrified To Discover Ashes Inside

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff June 18, 2026

Urn for ashes (Chris Hondros / Getty Images)

Imagine ordering an urn for the ashes of a loved one. It arrives and you peek inside. Lo and behold, it already contains the remains of somebody! That bizarre and nightmarish experience reportedly happened to a family in Mesa, Arizona, per Arizona Family. Dorothy Kuspis died at the age of 98 on May 27. Her […]

The post Family Purchases Urn on Amazon, Horrified To Discover Ashes Inside appeared first on Wide Open Country.