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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

Dolly Parton Rep Confirms She Died After A “Brief Battle With Cancer”

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Dolly Parton Rep Confirms She Died After A “Brief Battle With Cancer”

Just devastating. This afternoon, the family of Dolly Parton announced that she had passed away this morning at 80-years-old in Nashville Tennessee. 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. aside from that, she understandably didn’t share more, though clearly there were more serious issues going on. TMZ reports that Dolly was admitted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville on Friday morning “with […]

The post Dolly Parton Rep Confirms She Died After A “Brief Battle With Cancer” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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KFC & Oreo Set to Debut Wacky New Food Collab in China

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KFC Has Turned Its Chicken Bucket Lids Into Playable Vinyl Records, And I Have To Get My Hands On One

Kentucky Fried Chicken is introducing a new chicken sandwich in China. And it is one of the more interesting versions of the classic fast food item. The fast food giant will release a dessert fusion version of their chicken sandwich. The sandwich, officially named the Oreo Original Recipe Chicken Burger, features an Oreo cookie sandwich bun. The […]

The post KFC & Oreo Set to Debut Wacky New Food Collab in China appeared first on Wide Open Country.

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Dolly Parton’s Theme Park Will Be Open the Day After Her Death

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Dollywood (UCG / Getty Images)

Millions around the world are trying to absorb the shocking news about Dolly Parton’s death. In fact, ways to honor her are now being put in place. President Donald Trump announced that flags will be lowered for her. Undoubtedly, countless tributes in words, song, and other means will be forthcoming. Her beloved theme park, Dollywood, […]

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