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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

Manhunt Underway for Daredevils Who Jumped from Seattle Space Needle

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 27, 2026

Seattle Space Needle

Standing at 605 feet, the Seattle Space Needle is one of the city’s tallest structures and a buzzing hotspot for sightseeing and elevated dining experiences. For a pair of thrill-seekers, the Seattle Space Needle also doubles as a great springboard for base jumping. An unidentified pair of base jumpers scaled the 600-foot structure on Friday […]

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11 Cases of Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Including One Death, Reported in Florida

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 27, 2026

Vibrio Vulnificus, Septic Shock And Blistering Skin Lesions, V, Vulnificus Bloodstream Infections Are Fatal About 50 percent Of The Time. (Photo By BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Health officials in the Sunshine State have reported that there have been 11 confirmed cases of the flesh-eating bacteria this year.

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Good Luck Charm? Morgan Wallen Has Now Been On The Winning Car For Both The Indy 500 & The Brickyard 400

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 27, 2026

Might need Morgan on the car every week. Corey Heim scored an incredible win yesterday in the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, his second career NASCAR Cup Series win in only his 15th start in the series. What really makes the feat nearly unrivaled in NASCAR history, though, is that Heim isn’t even a full-time driver yet: The 2025 NASCAR Truck Series champion is driving part time this season before going full time in 2027 with 23XI Racing. His […]

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“Playing For About 7 People”: Laci Kaye Booth Shares Flashback Video of Her & Ella Langley’s Humble Beginnings

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 27, 2026

This video that Laci Kaye Booth shared over the weekend goes to show just how meteoric of a rise that Ella Langley has been on in the past couple of years. It’s no secret that the “Choosin’ Texas” singer has rocketed to country music superstardom. Along the way, she’s gotten the attention of country music and non-country fans alike. She’s got crossover appeal, and everyone is jumping on the Ella bandwagon. Most call themselves “Ella Fellas.” I’m not exactly sure […]

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