Today, the Kentucky Department of Tourism announces that their 2020 Official Visitor’s Guide cover will feature Taylorsville, Kentucky native, and Nashville country music recording artist JD Shelburne. Known for his unwavering work ethic, the announcement comes on the heels of Shelburne wrapping up a very busy 2019 tour schedule, performing at more than 215 shows…
On this weekend’s edition of Trisha’s Southern Kitchen (Food Network), show host Trisha Yearwood invites her longtime friends and fellow artists, Ricky Skaggs, and his wife, Sharon White, over for a meal filled with laughter and song. “Trisha is one of the sweetest people I’ve ever known,” says Skaggs. “Getting to spend the afternoon just kicking back, laughing, and singing with her…
Always a champion for veterans and service members, Billy Ray Cyrus will return to his roots when he performs his self-penned anthem “Some Gave All” with Voices of Service during the Titans November 10th game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Cyrus and Voices of Service, the singing quartet made up of active-duty Army military members…
When it comes to Erin Enderlin, she knows how to lay the pure country sound out onto the table. Her latest release, “Faulkner County,” showcases her songwriting and singing talents from start to finish. She is no stranger to Kentucky, having performed here many times over the years. She even features Kentucky native, Dillon Carmichael…
Kentucky natives, Sturgill Simpson and Tyler Childers are performing in Lexington and Louisville in 2020 as a part of the ‘A Good Look’n Tour.’ Rupp Arena is the fourth stop on the tour on February 28th and then their final tour stop is May 24 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville. Rupp Arena tickets…
Longtime friend and collaborator, Garth Brooks, inducted singer/songwriter/storyteller and multi-instrumentalist, Steve Wariner, into the Musicians Hall of Fame at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville Tuesday night after they performed their multi-platinum No. 1 hit “Long Neck Bottle,” which Wariner co-wrote. Wariner wowed the crowds with two instrumental performances that he wrote, including “Nashville Gent,”…
If you are a fan of traditional Appalachian music, you will enjoy learning about how to make a traditional mountain banjo. The Kentucky Historical Society will be hosting a special 2-day workshop event with professional woodworker and sculptor, J. Daniel Graham. The event will take place at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History…
BMI will celebrate the extraordinary career of Dwight Yoakam by presenting him with the BMI President’s Award at the company’s 67th annual BMI Country Awards, to be held at BMI’s Nashville office on November 12, 2019. BMI President and CEO Mike O’Neill will host the ceremony with Jody Williams, BMI Vice President, Creative, Nashville. The…
Lexington born Chris Stapleton will be headlining the first-ever concert at Kroger Field on April 25, 2020. It will be the first concert at the stadium, which was recently renovated and utilized by the University of Kentucky. The concert will also feature legendary Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, and Yola. All proceeds will go to Chris…
Mickey Gilley is a true living legend when it comes to the history of country music and treating people with good times with his honky-tonks. This weekend, fans can watch him perform live at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center as he weaves the history of his music to the audience. Recently, we caught up with Mickey…