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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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.

EVENTS

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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

Ryan Bingham Stepping In To Support Zach Bryan During Run Of Summer ‘With Heaven On Tour’ Stops

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Ryan Bingham Stepping In To Support Zach Bryan During Run Of Summer ‘With Heaven On Tour’ Stops

Country music superstar, Zach Bryan, is bringing a Yellowstone star out on the road with him on his 2026 With Heaven On Tour. The “Pink Skies” singer needed someone to step in as an opener for a plethora of his summer tour stops, and actor and country singer Ryan Bingham ended up getting the call. He and the Texas Gentlemen will join Bryan for shows spanning from July to September, which includes back to back nights in Denver, Colorado. It’s […]

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Move Over Rolling Stones! This 90-Year-Old Singer Is Gearing up for a Tour

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LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 29: Engelbert Humperdinck performs live at Royal Albert Hall on May 29, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Brian Rasic/WireImage)
Engelbert Humperdinck

While the Rolling Stones debate whether they will head out on tour one more time, one singer is preparing to hit the road at 90. 

The post Move Over Rolling Stones! This 90-Year-Old Singer Is Gearing up for a Tour appeared first on Wide Open Country.

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Flushed Away: Firefighters Rescue Man Trapped in Porta-Potty Toilet

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Firefighters rescued a toilet diver in Kansas City
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Firefighters’ role extends far beyond extinguishing flames and rescuing cats from trees. In addition to fire prevention, firefighters provide medical assistance, educate communities about fire safety, and assist with search and rescue missions. Sometimes, their work leads them to some pretty crappy situations, too, such as when a crew of firefighters in Kansas City had […]

The post Flushed Away: Firefighters Rescue Man Trapped in Porta-Potty Toilet appeared first on Wide Open Country.

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