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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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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

Charlie Kirk’s Mentor Dies in Bizarre Pickleball Accident

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 12: In an aerial view, people play tennis and pickleball on courts at the Westlake Athletic Club on January 12, 2026 in Westlake Village, California. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)
Charlie Kirk

A mentor of Charlie Kirk has died in a bizarre pickleball accident.  Jeff Webb died on Friday, March 20, at the age of 76. His death was confirmed by the New York Post. Turning Point USA, the nonprofit conservative advocacy organization that Kirk founded, described the author as a “visionary who helped shape generations of young […]

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“Nobody’s Gonna Hand It To You”: Cody Johnson Delivers Emotional Speech During Record-Breaking Rodeo Houston Show

“Nobody’s Gonna Hand It To You”: Cody Johnson Delivers Emotional Speech During Record-Breaking Rodeo Houston Show

What a moment for CoJo. After featuring the likes of Koe Wetzel, Riley Green, Chris Stapleton, Cross Canadian Ragweed, The Red Clay Strays and more over the past few weeks, Texas’ largest rodeo, Rodeo Houston, came to a close for the year with a bang last night, featuring none other than the local legend himself, Cody Johnson. Johnson, who is no stranger to the world of rodeo himself, pulled out all the stops on the final night. Along with openers, […]

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Did You Know Kesha’s Mom Wrote One Of Dolly Parton’s Biggest #1 Hits?

Did You Know Kesha’s Mom Wrote One Of Dolly Parton’s Biggest #1 Hits?

I guess I have been living under a rock… because I had no idea Kesha’s wrote a massive country hit.. If you’re anywhere in your late 20’s and early 30’s, then I’m sure Kesha’s songs like “Your Love Is My Drug” and “TiK ToK” still bring the nostalgia. The pop star has had huge hits and at one time was probably the biggest pop star in the world, or on a short list as one of them, but she has […]

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