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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

8-Year-Old in California Finds Live Military Mortar in Backyard

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff April 8, 2026

UNSPECIFIED, UKRAINE – JULY 1: A Ukrainian soldier prepares a shell for a 120 mm mortar on July 1, 2025 in Unspecified, Ukraine. On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine in an escalation of the Russian-Ukrainian war that started in 2014. (Photo by Oleg Palchyk/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images)

One child in Sacramento County, California, made a shocking discovery in his backyard: a live military mortar. The 8-year-old unearthed the explosive device while digging in his family’s backyard. Surprised by his find, he described it as looking “like a bottle of missiles.” When her son showed her the object, his mother said it looked […]

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Sturgill Simpson Says To Hell With Inflation, Promises ‘Mutiny For The Masses Tour’ Ticket Prices Will Be Affordable

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff April 8, 2026

Johnny Blue Skies is doing all he can keep his ticket prices low for the pirates looking to set sail with him and his band – The Dark Clouds – this fall. The artist formerly known as Sturgill Simpson is still riding high off the release of Mutiny After Midnight. His second album underneath the new JBS moniker was a funky, disco country record, and it was originally only available via physical media (vinyl, CDs, cassettes). Johnny Blue Skies even […]

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Dylan Gossett Teases Beautiful New Song About Fatherhood Presumably Titled, “Short Comin’ Days”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff April 8, 2026

Entering his dad era. Ever since breaking out in 2023 with his certified platinum debut single, “Coal,” it was clear that Dylan Gossett was one of the future stars of the alt. country scene. Existing in a similar space as Zach Bryan and Sam Barber, the Austin native has worn his influences on his sleeve. Being inspired by a wide range of artists, ranging from Turnpike Troubadours and Flatland Cavalry to The Eagles and Ed Sheeran, they all come through […]

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From 1883 To Yellowstone – Here’s The Entire Dutton Family Tree

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff April 8, 2026

Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe is nothing short of a monstrous success. The flagship series took a few years to catch on, but once it did, it sparked a massive inferno that spawned numerous spinoff series, including prequels that dive deep into the Dutton family history, as well as modern day spinoffs that take us further unto the Dutton future. With the “Rip and Beth” spinoff series, Dutton Ranch, set to premiere on May 15th on Paramount+, and Marshals, a modern day CBS […]

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