Coal Country 96.5

Coal Country 96.5 is a country radio station serving the coal mining regions of Appalachia or the broader coal-dependent communities of America's interior with programming that honors the working-class heritage and cultural identity of these historically significant communities. The station's name evokes a specific place and a specific people — the miners, their families, and the communities built around the coal industry that powered American civilization for over a century. Country music has always spoken most directly to working-class communities, and Coal Country 96.5 serves its audience with programming that reflects the dignity of labor, the importance of family and faith, and the love of the land that defines coal country culture. Contemporary country hits and classic country favorites create a playlist that resonates with listeners whose connection to country music runs deep. Local news, weather, and community information keep Coal Country 96.5 relevant to the daily realities of life in a region facing significant economic transition. The station serves communities that have seen hard times and that deserve radio programming that acknowledges their reality while celebrating their resilience and the culture that has sustained them through generations of challenge. Tune in for country music from the heart of coal country.