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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

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

There’s A Corn Dog War In Nashville Over Who Is The Real “Skeet Skeet Corn Dog”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff November 3, 2025

To the window, to the wall, is “Skeet Skeet Corn Dog” breaking the law? If you’ve been to Nashville lately, you’ve probably seen the “Skeet Skeet Corn Dog” food trucks set up on 2nd Avenue, just off Broadway in downtown Music City. And even if you haven’t been to Nashville, you may have seen the viral videos on TikTok, of the food vendor dancing with drunk guests while singing along to a remixed version of the Lil Jon hit “Get […]

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Chris Stapleton, Zach Top & Cody Jinks To Headline 2026 Under The Big Sky Festival

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff November 3, 2025

Under the Big Sky is bringing the heat once again with their 2026 lineup. Over the years, the Whitefish, Montana, festival has been attracting country music fans nationwide with a three-day event featuring some of country music’s best. Under The Big Sky is your festival if you want to avoid a festival that smells like Nashville country. Taking place at Big Mountain Ranch, the festival features some of the best outlaw country, folk, bluegrass, Americana, and rock acts on the […]

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Ace Frehley’s Fans Want Him To Get a Posthumous Recognition That Is Out of This World

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff November 3, 2025

Ace Frehley (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

Ace Frehley of KISS passed away in September. He fell and reportedly suffered a brain bleed that led to his untimely death. Fans were shocked and saddened by the beloved guitarist’s loss. Now, in the wake of that tragic event, some of them are pushing for Frehley to receive a never-before-conferred honor from NASA. Per […]

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“Genius, Disaster, or Goldmine?” Florida Man Built a Pool in His Basement, and Now the Current Owner Needs Help Selling the House

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff November 3, 2025

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 24 OCTOBER 2025 – In this image released on 31 October, the heated indoor swimming pool inside Capella Sydney Wellness on October 24, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Capella Sydney has made a remarkable debut in The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025, winning the best hotel in Oceania and placed 12th on the list, joining a prestigious group that celebrates the world’s most exceptional hotels across six continents. The third edition of the awards was announced at a ceremony in London on 30 October, showcasing industry-defining hotels that set new benchmarks in luxury hospitality. Since opening in March 2023, Capella Sydney has redefined the city’s luxury hospitality landscape by transforming one of its most cherished heritage buildings. Housed in the meticulously restored Department of Education building, a sandstone landmark in the heart of Sydney, the hotel blends historical grandeur with contemporary elegance, quickly establishing itself as a cultural and architectural icon. The hotel offers 192 guestrooms and suites with soaring ceilings, bespoke furnishings, and a curated collection of Australian artwork. Guests enjoy personalised luxury through Capella Culturists, the hotel’s concierge-butlers, who craft bespoke experiences via the brand’s Capella Curates programme. Every stay is tailored to individual preferences, reflecting the distinct character and energy of Sydney. The ranking is complemented by a host of special awards alongside the first ever 51-100 list and reflects the very best travel experiences around the globe, collated from the votes of 800 anonymous experts. This voting panel, the 50 Best Hotels Academy, comprises a balanced mix of hoteliers, travel journalists, educators and seasoned luxury travellers, led by a group of industry-leading Academy Chairs. (Photo by James D. Morgan/Getty Images for Capella Sydney)

A homeowner went to the internet for some renovation help regarding this unusual Florida Man home feature. The responses were hilarious.

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