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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

Dolly Parton’s 2003 Fourth Of July Performance Of “Light Of A Clear Blue Morning” Is The Perfect Thing To Watch On America’s 250th Birthday

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 4, 2026

The queen. Back in 2003, the Dolly Parton delivered performances of several different songs, including her hit “9 to 5,” at the A Capitol Fourth Independence Day celebration, which was a 90-minute live televised concert held on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. But her performance of her classic hit “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” feels especially powerful on this Fourth of July holiday, as we celebrate 250 years of this great country. Of course, […]

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Jon Pardi’s Wife, Summer, Seeks Primary Custody and Spousal Support as Divorce Goes Public

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 4, 2026

AUSTIN, TEXAS – APRIL 02: Jon Pardi and Summer Duncan attend the 2023 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center on April 02, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for CMT)

New court filings reveal Jon Pardi’s wife is seeking primary custody of their two daughters, alimony, and an equitable division of assets.

The post Jon Pardi’s Wife, Summer, Seeks Primary Custody and Spousal Support as Divorce Goes Public appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Man Injured in Possible Shark Attack on Long Island Amid Multiple Sightings

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 4, 2026

Westhampton Beach, N.Y.: View of the “Caribbean Blue” colors of the Atlantic Ocean hitting the sand at Cupsogue Beach County Park in Westhampton Beach, New York, on June 12, 2026. (Photo by Drew Singh/Newsday RM via Getty Images)

A man suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a suspected shark attack on Long Island, prompting a temporary beach closure.

The post Man Injured in Possible Shark Attack on Long Island Amid Multiple Sightings appeared first on Wide Open Country.

250 Years Of Freedom & Nothing Represents The 4th Of July Better Than “Put It In Reverse Terry”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff July 4, 2026

We’ve officially reached America’s 250th Birthday, and in my humble, American opinion, you can’t have 4th of July without recognizing the holiday’s famous, unofficial mascot: Terry (A.K.A. “Put It In Reverse Terry”). There are many things that come to mind when it comes time to celebrate Independence Day. Fireworks lighting up the night sky is always a staple, along with the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, where Joey “Jaws” Chestnut strengthens his case every year for the greatest athlete of […]

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