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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

Four Months After ‘SNL’ Writer’s Sister Disappeared, He Believes He Knows Her Fate, Police Disagree

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff April 30, 2026

Jimmy Fowlie (Julian Hamilton / Getty Images)

Christina Lynn Downer, 38, the sister of SNL writer Jimmy Fowlie, 40, vanished last December. Now, he has made the announcement that she is allegedly dead, reportedly according to police, and may possibly have been murdered, per People. Fowlie posted a long, heartfelt, and detailed message on Instagram on April 29 disclosing the news about […]

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Idiotic Dog Owner Throws Fetch Ball Into A Herd Of Elk At Rocky Mountain National Park

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff April 30, 2026

It’s wild that some people are this oblivious and idiotic when they visit the great outdoors. This infuriating footage below is out of Rocky Mountain National Park. It’s estimated that over 280,000 elk live in Colorado, which is enough to give the state the honor of housing the largest concentrated population of elk in the world. That type of population brings in tourists from all over the planet, and one of the more popular places you’ll find elk and tourists […]

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David Allan Coe’s Final Album Will Reportedly Be Released In September

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff April 30, 2026

One last ride. Outlaw country legend David Allan Coe died yesterday at the age of 86, with a representative confirming that the singer passed away in an intensive care unit following an unspecified illness. Coe suffered several health issues in recent years, including a long battle with COVID in 2021. But his death comes just months after sharing photos of himself in the studio and giving fans hope that there may be new music on the way. And as it […]

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‘Marshals’ Star, Luke Grimes, Viewed The Kayce Dutton Role As The One That Could Have Gotten Away

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff April 30, 2026

Luke Grimes will forever be grateful that he got an opportunity to play Kayce Dutton. The actor first appeared as the character in the flagship series Yellowstone in 2018, which ended up being a massive hit and confirmed Taylor Sheridan as one of the greatest minds in the industry. Almost a decade later, Grimes is still playing Kayce Dutton, and now it’s in a completely different show. The beloved supporting character is now the main character of the latest Yellowstone […]

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