Mountain Stage is changing locations for its final two live events of 2026. The Sunday, Nov. 15 show will now take place at the Charleston Theater at the Convention Center, and the Sunday, Dec. 6 show will be held at the Capitol Theater in Downtown Charleston. The post Mountain Stage Announces Venue Changes For 2 Upcoming Shows appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Since her estate made the announcement of her passing on Aug. 25, grieving fans have written tributes and fond remembrances. Mountain Stage Host and fellow country music star Kathy Mattea, who has spent a little time with Dolly, shared a few memories with Inside Appalachia Host Mason Adams. The post Country Music Star And ‘Mountain Stage’ Host Kathy Mattea Remembers Dolly Parton appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Week, a second data center is coming to Mason County, the Rural Health Transformation Program Funds are beginning to be distributed in the state, and remembering Dolly Parton. The post A Second Data Center In Mason County And Kathy Mattea Remembers Dolly, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

This week, we remember the one and only Dolly Parton. Dolly used her musical success to help others. She started the Imagination Library, a free book program for children that included some of her favorites, like the "Little Engine that Could." And, Dolly’s kindness touched people from all walks of life. The post Remembering Dolly Parton, Inside Appalachia appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

We remember Dolly Parton, not just as a musician and celebrity, but as a voice for Appalachian humor, resilience and kindness. Inside Appalachia’s Mason Adams spoke with Mountain Stage host and country star Kathy Mattea, who shares some of her memories. The post Singer, Mountain Stage Host Kathy Mattea Remembers Dolly Parton, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

This week’s Inside Appalachia features storytellers from around the region, including author, television host and five-time West Virginia Liars Contest winner Bil Lepp. Here he is back in 2019, telling a story during a Mountain Stage performance at the West Virginia Culture Center. The post A Story From Liars Contest Winner Bil Lepp, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Our Song of the Week is “The False Lady,” performed by Dublin-born singer-songwriter and guitarist John Doyle and Manchester-born flute, whistle, and uilleann pipes maestro Michael McGoldrick. The post LISTEN: John Doyle & Michael McGoldrick Have The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this week's premiere broadcast on Mountain Stage, guest host David Mayfield welcomes Solas, Tim O’Brien & Jan Fabricius, Amanda Cook Band, Clymer & Kurtz, and Darrin Hacquard. The post LISTEN: Tim O’Brien & Jan Fabricius Have The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this week’s encore broadcast of Mountain Stage, host Kathy Mattea welcomes Dan Tyminski, Darrell Scott, I Draw Slow, Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert, and Jacob Jolliff Band. This episode was recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The post LISTEN: Darrell Scott Has The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Our Song of the Week comes from the charming, topical folk singer-songwriter, Loudon Wainwright III, who has made over 17 appearances on Mountain Stage across every decade that the show has existed since 1983. His performance of “Middle of the Night” is our Song of the Week. The post LISTEN: Loudon Wainwright III Has The Mountain Stage Song of The Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Our Song of the Week comes from The MC Taylor Goldsmith Show, which combines the breezy California folk-rock of two Mountain Stage alumni. The post LISTEN: The MC Taylor Goldsmith Show Has The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Listen this week for an encore broadcast of Mountain Stage featuring Larkin Poe, Victoria Canal, Raye Zaragoza, Ron Pope, and Christian Lopez. This episode was recorded with our host Kathy Mattea on the campus of West Virginia University, thanks to our friends at WVU College of Creative Arts and Media. The post LISTEN: Larkin Poe Has The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.