After a nationwide search we found our playwrights! Each has been paired with a ballad. Rehearsals start in June.

We're thrilled to announce the selection of four iconic American ballads that will be featured in our upcoming Blood Roots podcast episodes.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our major institutional supporters:

Individual supporters like these are the backbone of cultural preservation projects.

Appalachia Book Company is embarking on an innovative new podcast project that brings traditional Appalachian ballads to life through dramatic storytelling.