Music Raises Funds For Flood Relief And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, deadly floods in West Virginia in 2016 inspired songwriter Chris Haddox to write “O, This River.” From the latest episode of Inside Appalachia, Haddox has been using the song to raise funds for those effected by the floods by Hurricane Helene.

And singer-songwriter Nellie McKay brought her eclectic style to the Mountain Stage last December. From her album “Hey Guys, Watch This,” McKay’s track titled “Drinking Song” is our Song of the Week.

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