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.
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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.
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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!


Merlefest 2026 The 38th annual MerleFest, held from April 23–26, 2026, once again drew over 70,000 people to the small town of Wilkesboro, NC. Founded in 1988 in memory of Eddy Merle Watson by his father, Doc Watson, the festival is one of the largest music festivals in the country, creating a destination for lovers […]
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