Sometimes you never know where the talent of Kentucky will lead you. Just as the bluegrass band, The Steeldrivers, was working on their fifth album, “Bad For You,” their lead vocalist, Gary Nichols, decided to part ways. Prior to Nichols as Kentucky native, Chris Stapleton, who also gained notoriety with his vocal powers. This time…
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has set its 2020 roster of new exhibitions, aimed at entertaining and enlightening country music audiences and interpreting the ever-evolving story of the music and the people who make it. The annual exhibition American Currents: State of the Music will return in 2020, to offer insight into the…
When you think about eastern Kentucky, you begin to remember the songs of Loretta Lynn, Patty Loveless, The Judds, Ricky Skaggs, and so many more. The Country Network has been working hard at capturing the music and people that make Kentucky country music so unique. Their television series, CMH 23, will begin airing its third…
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…