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.

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

“God’s Putting Me Through This Again So That I Can Be A Voice” – Bunnie Xo Found Purpose Building Community Amid Her Challenging IVF Journey

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff February 16, 2026

Being a voice for other women. Bunnie Xo has always worn her heart on her sleeve, giving fans a glimpse into her and Jelly Roll’s at-home life, which has created a fanbase unlike any other. From documenting the chaos of building their mini farm to highlighting Jelly Roll’s incredible weight loss, Bunnie has pulled back the curtain on their life and shared every aspect of being married to a country music star and being a step-mother. And being so candid […]

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Iconic American Surfer Slain in Apparent Costa Rica Home Invasion, His Girlfriend Manages To Survive

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff February 16, 2026

Surfer (Anadolu / Getty Images)

In what was reportedly a brutal crime, Kurt Van Dyke, 66, a legendary surfer and hotel owner in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, was allegedly murdered over the weekend during a robbery in his Costa Rica home, per the New York Post. His girlfriend was bound with zip ties and robbed but fortunately survived the attack. […]

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Lainey Wilson Brings Girl With Stage 4 Cancer on Stage in a Heartwarming Moment

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff February 16, 2026

Lainey Wilson (Michael Chang / Getty Images)

Lainey Wilson gave a young fan a moment she’ll never forget. While touring in Australia, the “Somewhere Over Laredo” singer met a young fan named Tessa. She was diagnosed with stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma in late 2023. It tragically returned last year. Wilson shared Tessa’s inspirational story at a recent show. We have all the […]

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Robert Duvall Drove All Over Texas Playing With Country Bands To Prepare For His Oscar-Winning Role In ‘Tender Mercies’

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff February 16, 2026

The late, great Robert Duvall was iconic in everything that he did. This past weekend, the Academy Award-winning actor passed away at the age of 95. Duvall was known for the countless films and television shows he starred in during his career that got started in 1960. Some might know him from classic movies like The Godfather, Days of Thunder and Apocalypse Now. Others might remember him for his more comedic roles in Kicking and Screaming and Four Christmases. He’s […]

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