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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.

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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

“One Of The Greatest Drivers In NASCAR History” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Shares Heartfelt Post On Tragic Death Of His Longtime Rival-Turned-Friend, Kyle Busch

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff May 21, 2026

Simply tragic and heartbreaking. This afternoon, Kyle Busch, the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and winningest driver in NASCAR history, passed away. His death was announced earlier 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, and is survived by his wife, Samantha, and his two young children, a son, Brexton, and a daughter, Lennix. Following his death, a joint statement […]

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Kyle Busch’s Wife and Children: Meet Samantha, Brexton + Lennix

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff May 21, 2026

Kyle Busch leaves behind his wife, Samantha, and their two young children after his death at age 41. Continue reading…

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

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff May 21, 2026

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

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff May 21, 2026

NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch has died at 41

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 […]

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