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

Paul Overstreet Named New Songwriter Inductee to the Country Hall of Fame

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff March 20, 2026

Songwriting is such an essential part of the country music experience that every three years, the Country Music Hall of Fame inducts an individual who is specifically known for writing songs. In 2026, it’s Paul Overstreet.

The post Paul Overstreet Named New Songwriter Inductee to the Country Hall of Fame first appeared on Saving Country Music.

BONUS TRACKS: New Country Music From Ringo Starr, Bob Dylan Center Songwriter Fellowship, and More Roots Music News

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff March 20, 2026

Ringo Starr announced a follow up record to last year’s Look Up. Long Long Road sees him reuniting with cowriter and producer T Bone Burnett, as well as collaborators like Molly Tuttle and Billy Strings. The 10-song collection also includes special guests Sheryl Crow, Sarah Jarosz, and St.

Jo Dee Messina Wants What Carrie Underwood Has [EXCLUSIVE]

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff March 20, 2026

Jo Dee Messina’s journey is both inspiring and entertaining. Picture this: a singer chasing Carrie Underwood’s legs while juggling new music. What’s the punchline? Continue reading…

Vince Gill Shares His All-Time Favorite Guitar Solo

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff March 20, 2026

Vince Gill just shared his ultimate guitar solo pick, and you won’t believe the artist who inspired him years ago. Continue reading…