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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

“The Woman Who Stepped Up & Became My Momma”: Dolly Parton’s Sister Frieda Posts a Beautiful Family Tribute

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff August 30, 2026

She will be remembered forever. The world is continuing to mourn the passing of Dolly Parton, as the legendary country singer, actress, philanthropist and all-around icon passed away on August 25 at the age of 80. In a statement from her team, it was confirmed that Dolly passed away at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center here in Nashville, with her nephew Bryan Seaver announcing her death on behalf of the family. Her reps later confirmed that it ended after a “brief […]

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Dolly Parton’s Small, Private Funeral Held on August 28: “Doesn’t Feel Real That She’s Gone”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff August 30, 2026

A musical based on the life of Dolly Parton is headed to Broadway this winter

Dolly Parton was colorful and flamboyant. But her funeral on August 28 was a private gathering for immediate family.

The post Dolly Parton’s Small, Private Funeral Held on August 28: “Doesn’t Feel Real That She’s Gone” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Dolly Parton Laid To Rest Beside Her Late Husband In Nashville

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff August 30, 2026

She can finally rest. It still feels wrong to refer to Dolly Parton in the past tense, after the legendary country singer, actress, philanthropist and all-around icon passed away on August 25 at the age of 80. In a statement from her team, it was confirmed that Dolly passed away at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center here in Nashville, with her nephew Bryan Seaver announcing her death on behalf of the family: “Dolly called me and said she wants to rest […]

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“God Put You Here For A Reason”: Ella Langley Shares Heartfelt Advice During Full-Circle Auburn Sorority Visit

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff August 30, 2026

Great advice once again from Ella Langley. This past weekend, Ella played two sold-out shows at Neville Arena on campus of her alma mater, Auburn University. And while she was back in her home state, Ella surprised the Phi Mu sorority (I believe her sister is a member as Ella also was while she was in school there) where she took photos and videos with the girls and answered some questions too. Fun fact: Whiskey Riff’s first coverage of Ella was […]

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