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

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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

Montana Locals Aren’t Happy ‘Yellowstone’ Star Moved to Town

Luke Grimes (Jon Kopaloff / Getty Images)

Luke Grimes has plenty of fans. The Yellowstone alum and Marshals star is also a singing sensation with a big following. But his welcome in Montana is getting a tad threadbare. The reason? Grimes’ buddies from out of state began showing up. The residents of the Big Sky State guard their territory fiercely. One particular […]

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Chase Rice Has No Idea How He’s Going to Make Money After Quitting Touring

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Chase Rice

Last year, Chase Rice declared that he would stop making “bro-country.” That meant no more songs about drinking and partying. Although those songs were successful, he chose not to return to that style, even if fans don’t seem to be interested.  He said, “You look at ‘Ready, Set, Roll’ and ‘Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen.’ […]

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Nicole Kidman Will Remain in Nashville Despite Split with Keith Urban

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Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman has been a welcome sight in Nashville. Even after she and country music superstar Keith Urban announced their split in September, she was spotted hiking with her sister in town just days afterward.  After seeing Kidman out and about, fans began to wonder if the actress planned to stay in Music City once her divorce was […]

The post Nicole Kidman Will Remain in Nashville Despite Split with Keith Urban appeared first on Wide Open Country.

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