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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

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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

Willie Nelson Releases Another Classic Country Heartbreaker “Fly Away,” From His Upcoming 156th-Career Album, ‘Dream Chaser’

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Willie Nelson Releases Another Classic Country Heartbreaker “Fly Away,” From His Upcoming 156th-Career Album, ‘Dream Chaser’

He doesn’t miss. Today, Willie Nelson released the next song from his forthcoming album Dream Chaser called “Fly Away,” which is included on Dream Chaser is his 79th solo studio album and 156th album overall, which is set for release next week on May 29th. View this post on Instagram The record will: “Bring together a collection of reflective, story-driven songs focused on relationships, personal growth, and life on the road. Rooted in classic songwriting traditions with a modern perspective, the album balances […]

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NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch Dead at 41

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NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch has died at 41
Kyle Busch

Kyle Busch, the winningest driver across NASCAR’s three top series, died Thursday afternoon, sending shockwaves around the racing world. He was 41 years old.   The two-time NASCAR Champion withdrew from this weekend’s Coca-Cola 600 race due to an undisclosed but “severe illness.” NASCAR, the Busch family and Richard Childress Racing announced the death Thursday […]

The post NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch Dead at 41 appeared first on Wide Open Country.

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“Never Know When The Last One Is” – Kyle Busch’s Interview After Winning His Final NASCAR Race Hits Hard Following His Death

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“Never Know When The Last One Is” – Kyle Busch’s Interview After Winning His Final NASCAR Race Hits Hard Following His Death

Takes on a whole new meaning. I’m still trying to process the news that Kyle Busch, the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and winningest driver in NASCAR history, is gone. His death was announced this afternoon by NASCAR after his family had revealed earlier in the day that Busch had been hospitalized and would miss the Coca-Cola 600 this weekend. Busch was just 41 years old. Following his death, a joint statement was released from his family, NASCAR, and his […]

The post “Never Know When The Last One Is” – Kyle Busch’s Interview After Winning His Final NASCAR Race Hits Hard Following His Death first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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