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

Jelly Roll & Bunnie Xo Disregard Advice From Their Legal Teams On “Genetic Material” As Divorce Is Finalized

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 21, 2026

Officially divorced. By now everybody’s probably sick of hearing about the bombshell divorce between Jelly Roll and his wife, Bunnie Xo. Honestly I’m sick of covering it, but this time at least I’ve got some good news: The divorce has officially been finalized. 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. […]

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Radney Foster Postpones More Shows Amid Sepsis ‘Setback’

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 21, 2026

Foster previously canceled some shows to rest and heal. He returned to touring last week, but now, he says that was too soon. Continue reading…

Legendary Rock Guitarist Dead Before 81st Birthday

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 21, 2026

The Rubettes (singer and guitarist Alan Williams, singer and drummer John Richardson, singer and bassist Mick Clarke, and singer and guitarist Tony Thorpe), British pop group, pose for a group studio portrait, in London, England, Great Britain, 1978. (Photo by Fin Costello/Redferns/Getty Images)

In addition to his output with a classic glam rock group, this guitarist went on to have a solo career and taught music.

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3-Year-Old Bitten by Rattlesnake Hiding Under Amazon Package

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 21, 2026

Rattlesnake ( Anadolu / Getty Images)

Snakes are creatures that can hide in the weirdest places. And they are stealthly too. So there is really no such thing as being too careful where they are concerned. Unfortunately, a 3-year-old child was bitten by a rattlesnake that was beneath an Amazon package, of all places. Of course, the little girl had absolutely […]

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