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

“I Want So Badly To Not Complain Or Seem Like A Victim” — Wynonna Judd Says It Took Time For Her To Open Up About Her Mother’s Tragic Passing

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“I Want So Badly To Not Complain Or Seem Like A Victim” — Wynonna Judd Says It Took Time For Her To Open Up About Her Mother’s Tragic Passing

She’s truly an inspiring woman. Wynonna Judd has been through a LOT in her personal life over the years, notably with her mother, Naomi, the other half of legendary country duo The Judds, who sadly died by suicide in April of 2022. The Judds were one of the most successful country duos of all time, signing with RCA Records in 1983. Naomi and Wynonna released six records between 1984, kicking things off with their debut record, Wynonna & Naomi, and ending their career with Love Can […]

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“You’ve Got To Keep Going” — Dolly Parton’s Musical Producer Recalls Final Conversation With Her, Just 10 Days Before She Passed

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“You’ve Got To Keep Going” — Dolly Parton’s Musical Producer Recalls Final Conversation With Her, Just 10 Days Before She Passed

Dolly Parton’s team is continuing to fulfill one of her lifelong dreams, just like she wanted. The country icon sadly passed away at 80-years-old in Nashville Tennessee on August 25, 2026. Dolly had been dealing with undisclosed health issues for the last year or so, and she previously shared that she was having issues with severe kidney stones. Dolly’s reps confirmed she sadly died following a “brief battle with cancer,” though the specific kind was not revealed. Of course, the […]

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“A Concert Is Not Worth A Human Life” — Ella Langley Addresses Decision To Cancel Tulsa, Oklahoma Show After Bomb Threat

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“A Concert Is Not Worth A Human Life” — Ella Langley Addresses Decision To Cancel Tulsa, Oklahoma Show After Bomb Threat

Addressing her canceled concert in Tulsa. On Friday evening, Ella Langley’s concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the BOK Center was canceled due to what was described as “a serious security threat.” According to local Tulsa news outlet KOTV, there was a “false bomb threat call,” which was information provided by Tulsa police, and officers told the outlet they “conducted a preliminary sweep with K-9 officers and found no indication of a threat.” They also said “did not advise the BOK […]

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