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

High School Has Record-Breaking 21 Valedictorians in One Graduating Class

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff May 15, 2026

Mortarboard, diploma, and books (H. Armstrong Robertson/ClassicStock / Getty Images)

It is not easy to become valedictorian of your high school class. You have to work hard consistently, excel in many subjects, and rigorously prioritize your time. You have to push yourself very, very hard and develop maturity. At Jericho High School in Long Island, New York, there are actually 21 valedictorians in one graduating […]

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Scammers Tricked Misled Buyer into “Purchasing” Non-Existent Eric Clapton Guitar

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff May 15, 2026

(Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Scammers seem to be getting more and more creative. One woman got hit with a lucrative offer, but it was too good to be true.

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Idaho Man Has Won the Lotto a Whopping 18 Times: “Just for Fun”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff May 15, 2026

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An Idaho man has won the lotto an insane 18 times. And yet, he doesn’t say that’s where his luck lies. He says his wife is the real treasure.

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Late Night Legend Helps Stephen Colbert Say a Feisty Farewell to CBS Before Show Ends

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff May 15, 2026

Stephen Colbert and David Letterman (CBS Photo Archive)

David Letterman was never shy about expressing himself. During his late night TV career, he launched his fair share of barbs at various targets. He was apparently glad to help Stephen Colbert get a few digs in at CBS mere days before his own nighttime show goes dark for good on Thursday, May 21. Letterman […]

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