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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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Come join our Facebook Page to engage around topics of interest in the Americana Music and Appalachian Music spaces. Want to hear an emerging artist we may not know about? Contact us and tell us more about them.

RADIO SHOW

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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.

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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

“I Should Probably Let This Thing Heal”: Billy Strings Gives Update After Breaking Leg At Charlottesville Show, Reschedules Remainder Of April Tour Dates

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“I Should Probably Let This Thing Heal”: Billy Strings Gives Update After Breaking Leg At Charlottesville Show, Reschedules Remainder Of April Tour Dates

Giving it some time to rest. Billy Strings wrapped up a two-night run in Charlottesville, Virginia’s John Paul Jones Arena on Saturday night, delivering mind-blowing shows for the Billy Goats. However, the show was cut short after an unfortunate event forced Strings to close out his set before returning for his encore. Upon cutting the show short, many fans speculated that he was riding a skateboard backstage. On his board, the “Gild The Lily” singer was making his way back […]

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Ella Langley Has The #1 Song AND Album In The Country – Debuts At The Top Of The Billboard 200

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Ella Langley Has The #1 Song AND Album In The Country – Debuts At The Top Of The Billboard 200

The generational run continues. As time passes, it’s becoming increasingly clear that 2026 will go down as the year of Ella Langley. As of writing, it’s pretty safe to say that she’s not only the hottest country artist on the planet right now but also one of the hottest artists in all of music. Thanks to the success of “Choosin’ Texas,” the buzz surrounding her sophomore album, Dandelion, which received a lot of critical and commercial love upon its release […]

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