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.

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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

Sam Barber Continues To Impress With Sophomore Album, “Broken View”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff April 4, 2026

Quickly becoming one of the most exciting voices in the genre. Sam Barber has become, in many ways, one of the key leaders in the acoustic, country-folk renaissance we’ve experienced over the past decade, along with the likes of Zach Bryan, Dylan Gossett and more. At only 22 years old, the Missouri native has already scored two platinum singles for his breakout hit, “Straight and Narrow,” along with his viral collaboration with Avery Anna, “Indigo.” Last November, Barber released his […]

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Semifinalists Named in 2026 Songwriter Serenade Competition

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff April 4, 2026

Fifteen songwriters have been invited to showcase their original songs and compete for more than $10,000 in prize money at the St. John Church Outdoor Pavilion in Schulenburg, Texas on Saturday, May 2 after being named as semifinalists in the 2026 Songwriter Serenade competition.

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South Carolina Baby Boutique Owner Arrested 15 Times in Scam Case

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff April 3, 2026

A South Carolina baby boutique owner has been arrested 15 times this year as investigators say dozens of customers paid for items they never received. Continue reading…

Paul Cauthen Holds Nothing Back With Unapologetic New Album ‘Book of Paul’

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff April 3, 2026

Paul Cauthen dropped his highly anticipated fifth studio album today, and if you were looking for a fusion of rock, country and gospel (A.K.A. Cauthen’s signature sound), you’ll find all of that in the Book of Paul. The high-energy, self-reflective project comes at a time in Cauthen’s life where he’s certainly become battle tested. Cauthen has been through the highs and the lows, and the result is this project with fiery, upbeat tracks like “Texas Swagger” and slower, introspective songs […]

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