Allegheny Mountain Radio

Allegheny Mountain Radio is the sound of rural West Virginia. It's not trying to impress anyone. The playlist leans heavily on bluegrass, old-time, and traditional country - the kind of music you'd hear at a fiddlers' convention. They play Ralph Stanley, Bill Monroe, and the Carter Family with reverence. But there's also local talent you won't find anywhere else. The station broadcasts from a small studio in Pocahontas County, and you can tell the DJs are part of the community. Morning shows sometimes include dedications and community announcements. It's slower paced than commercial country ra…