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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

It Certainly Looks Like Tony Romo Was Arrested For DUI Immediately After Shooting 35-Over In A Golf Tournament

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 24, 2026

Not good, Jim. Tony Romo, the former Cowboy great and current NFL announcer, got pulled over for suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence… and it may or may not have had to do with his golf game. It’s always a bummer to see high profile individuals arrested for something that’s very avoidable, and quite dangerous to those around them. I don’t have to sit here and tell you how irresponsible driving while under the influence is. Some […]

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Massive Fireworks Blunder Sends Baseball Fans Racing For the Exits

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 24, 2026

A massive fireworks error occurred at a minor league baseball game

Chaos ensued at a minor league baseball game after a fireworks malfunction sent sparks into the unsuspecting crowd on Thursday night. During the Richmond Flying Squirrels’ post-game celebration, fireworks began shooting across the field and into the stands at CarMax Park. Footage of the incident has gone viral on social media, showing fans sprinting out […]

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Seven-Time Gold Medalist Undergoes Life-Saving Procedure After ‘Nearly Dying’

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 24, 2026

Simone Biles shared via Instagram that she had a near death experience in June

Olympian gymnast Simone Biles underwent a life-saving procedure to address the massive health scare she endured earlier this summer. The seven-time Gold Medalist shared a health update in an Instagram post, in which she is seen wearing scrubs alongside her husband, Jonathan Owens. Biles noted that she got the procedure on Owens’ 31st birthday. “His […]

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Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway Signs Relocated After Outcry From Vietman Veterans

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 24, 2026

Charlie Kirk (Olivier Touron / Getty Images)

It has been nearly a year since the assassination of conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk. He was slain during an outdoor speaking engagement in Utah on September 10, 2025. He was 31 years old. Outspoken and often polarizing, Kirk had many vocal supporters and detractors. He seemingly is as controversial after […]

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