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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

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Relives Famous Japan Race Where He Beat His Dad (And Had A Shoe Thrown At Him) In Never-Before-Seen Footage

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff June 17, 2026

The footage we needed. Last year, Prime Video released the four-part series called Earnhardt, which focuses on the life and legacy of the late, great Dale Earnhardt Sr.. It features interviews from Dale’s friends, family, and obviously his son, Dale Jr., the documentary will also feature never-before-seen footage of Dale during his racing career from both his personal and professional life. In fact, on his podcast the Dale Jr. Download podcast a few years back, Dale Earnhardt Jr. recalled a testy time after he […]

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Charles Wesley Godwin Reveals ‘Hey There Son’ Took 5 Years To Complete: “Would Be A Perfect Song To Write With Lori McKenna”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff June 17, 2026

Well worth the wait. At this point, there’s absolutely no denying that Charles Wesley Godwin is a certified star in today’s alt. country scene. With three incredible studio records under his belt, continual placement on high-profile festivals throughout the year and high praise from his peers, fans and critics alike, the West Virginia native has cemented himself as a staple throughout multiple subgenres/scenes in the genre. Recently, he’s gearing up for the release of his fourth studio album, Christian Name, which […]

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Post Malone Dedicates Latest Show To Recently-Deceased Rock Star

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff June 17, 2026

Post Malone

Post Malone paid tribute to Oliver Tree during a recent show from his “Big Ass Stadium Tour,” as he remembered his late friend.

The post Post Malone Dedicates Latest Show To Recently-Deceased Rock Star appeared first on Wide Open Country.

English Soccer Fans Discover Shiner Bock & Brisket While In Texas For The World Cup: “Love This Beer, Best Beef I’ve Had In My Life”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff June 17, 2026

World Cup fans continue to have the time of their lives in the United States of America proving once again that sports is the great unifier. Remember when all those miserable dorks were worried about the U.S.A. being one of the three countries (along with Canada and Mexico) hosting the 2026 World Cup? You know, all that nonsense about how racist and violent and terrible and unhospitable Americans are? That all seems to be proven utterly false considering all of […]

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