Appalachia Rising Above

WYMT is partnering with the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky to host the Appalachia Rising Above Flood Relief Concert Telethon to support flood relief efforts in Eastern Kentucky.

Co-hosts Halfway to Hazard and three-time UFC Champion and UFC Hall of Fame member Rich ‘Ace’ Franklin will join WYMT’s Steve Hensley and Tanner Hesterberg at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on March 11 with the goal of raising $250,000 for flood relief.

Following the approach the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky used after the July 2022 Floods, the money raised will be used to help families, family farms, businesses, and nonprofit organizations impacted by the February 2025 flood.

Musicians like Halfway to Hazard, Nicholas Jamerson, Taylor Austin Dye, Tyra Madison and more will take the stage encouraging folks to donate. Plus, we will have special guest performances from Nashville.