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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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

Did Noah Gragson Hint That He’s In The Running To Replace Kyle Busch At Richard Childress Racing?

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 15, 2026

Maybe hoping to get the #33 car? We still don’t know who will be behind the wheel of what was formerly the #8 car at Richard Childress Racing next season, after the untimely passing of Kyle Busch back in May. Austin Hill has been the driver of the renumbered #33 car since Busch’s death, with RCR announcing that he would remain the full-time driver through the 2026 season. But so far, no plans have been announced for the team for […]

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Justin Moore Explains What Led Him to Get Sober

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 15, 2026

Moore says the anxiety of the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to his struggles with alcohol addiction, and he tried to stop on his own for a few times before getting help. Continue reading…

Beloved MTV Host Has Died

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 15, 2026

NEW YORK – APRIL 05: MTV sign is seen on April 05, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Peter Kramer /Getty Images)

The MTV host made music history when he pitched his vision for “120 Minutes” to the network’s management in the mid 1980s.

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Riley Green Says He Can’t Believe That Fans Will Fist Fight During An Emotional Song Like “I Wish Grandpas Never Died”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 15, 2026

Riley Green and Theo Von decided to break down one of the country star’s biggest hits: “I Wish Grandpas Never Died.” As you might imagine, it was quite entertaining. The country music star has plenty of No. 1 hits to his name, but the one that really helped put him on the map is a song that explores the perfect world where grandpas – and grandparents in general – never passed away. It’s an emotional song, and a heart-string-tugging tune […]

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