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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

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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.

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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 Star-Studded Group of Performers That Played the Tammy Wynette Tribute in Nashville

The late Tammy Wynette was assuredly one of country music’s greatest stars. She left us at the far-too-young age of 55 from a blood clot on April 6, 1998. However, the remarkable body of work Wynette gifted us is eternally vital. Songs like “Your Good Girl’s Gonna Go Bad” and “D-I-V-O-R-C-E” made her iconic. But […]

The post The Star-Studded Group of Performers That Played the Tammy Wynette Tribute in Nashville appeared first on Wide Open Country.

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Nebraska Homeowners Charged $1700 to Repair Sidewalk They Didn’t Even Damage

DENVER, CO- OCTOBER 14: A sidewalk is marked to be repaired by crews with Denver’s sidewalk repair program in the Berkeley neighborhood in Denver, Colorado on October 14, 2025. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
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Homeowners in Omaha, Nebraska, were hit with a bill to repair a public sidewalk located behind their home.  According to the New York Post, one resident was charged nearly $1,700 for repairs. The residents argue they didn’t cause the damage to the walkway and are frustrated because the sidewalk isn’t even in front of their properties, questioning why […]

The post Nebraska Homeowners Charged $1700 to Repair Sidewalk They Didn’t Even Damage appeared first on Wide Open Country.

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“Take It Like A F****** Man”: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Goes On Fiery, Expletive-Laced Rant Following Jesse Love & Rajah Caruth Confrontation At Martinsville

“Take It Like A F****** Man”: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Goes On Fiery, Expletive-Laced Rant Following Jesse Love & Rajah Caruth Confrontation At Martinsville

An all-time great Dale Earnhardt Jr. rant. Over the weekend, two NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series drivers had a heated moment at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday when Jesse Love confronted Rajah Caruth after a series of aggressive on-track incidents. The pair swapped bumpers in the final laps, causing both to lose positions, leading to an animated discussion in the garage… it eventually ended with a handshake, but still, Jesse was NOT happy, even though he is known for being a very […]

The post “Take It Like A F****** Man”: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Goes On Fiery, Expletive-Laced Rant Following Jesse Love & Rajah Caruth Confrontation At Martinsville first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Brandon Lake Says Jelly Roll Found Him Through A TikTok Clip That Wasn’t Even Him: “Thought I Was A Completely Different Artist”

Brandon Lake Says Jelly Roll Found Him Through A TikTok Clip That Wasn’t Even Him: “Thought I Was A Completely Different Artist”

Not only are music fans discovering new artists on TikTok… artists are finding out about other artists through the social media app. TikTok’s massive influence on the music industry is something not a whole lot of people could have predicted. For years, new music was brought to the attention of listeners through the radio. But as technology progressed, so has the means of music discovery. Now, the younger audience finds their favorites through social media clips… mainly on TikTok. Love […]

The post Brandon Lake Says Jelly Roll Found Him Through A TikTok Clip That Wasn’t Even Him: “Thought I Was A Completely Different Artist” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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