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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

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

Former ‘SNL’ Star Thinks Show Was Planning A Mike Ditka Tribute… But It Didn’t Air

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff October 12, 2026

Saturday Night Live may have apparently planned – and then canceled – a tribute to the late, great Mike Ditka. It was late last week when the world learned that the former NFL Hall of Famer and legendary Chicago Bears coach, Mike Ditka, had passed away at the age of 86. During his playing days, Ditka was a five-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro and Super Bowl champion. His accomplishments on the football field led him to be the first […]

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Maren Morris Chimes In On Shane Gillis ‘SNL’ Outrage

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff October 12, 2026

Of course she did. Shane Gillis seems to have a knack for triggering people any time he’s on SNL, and his appearance as guest host this past weekend is no different. Gillis is one of the most popular comedians in the world right now, not just for his standup but also his Netflix show Tires and his podcast Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast alongside fellow comedian Matt McCusker. Back in 2019, he was actually fired from Saturday Night Live just a week after being announced […]

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Subway is Giving Away 5,000 Free Subs in Exchange For Horror Stories

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff October 12, 2026

Subway is offering customers a chance to exchange painful memories and regrets for free lunches. With Halloween looming, the chain restaurant is lending an ear to customers’ horror stories. Subway launched the “Lunchtime Horrors” campaign on Oct. 12, which allows eligible customers to share stories of undesirable meals they’ve had in exchange for a $15 […]

The post Subway is Giving Away 5,000 Free Subs in Exchange For Horror Stories appeared first on Wide Open Country.

‘Breaking Bad’ Star Dead at 34

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff October 12, 2026

The actor was best known for his role on the hit drama “Breaking Bad.” His cause of death has not been shared.

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