Author: Jessica Blankenship

Jessica Blankenship is the owner and founder of Kentucky Country Music website with over 20 years experience in music journalism, concert planning, photography, and promotion. Jessica is a Kentucky Colonel and alumni of the 2019 Leadership Kentucky BRIGHT Class and a recipient of the Laurel County's Ten Under 40 Award. Listen to her each week on WFKY on Friday mornings for the Nashville News Roundup.
Concerts, Music Venues, News

Loretta Lynn’s friends continue to help with Hometown Rising concert

The iconic Grand Ole Opry House stage was home to a night of heartfelt tributes and uplifting moments on Monday, September 13, as some of Music City’s finest came together to support flood relief efforts spearheaded by Country music icon Loretta Lynn during Loretta Lynn’s Friends: Hometown Rising. Total funds raised are being tallied now,

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History, News

The Legacy of Tom T. Hall

In the world of country music, there is no other person better known for his knack of telling a story through song like Tom T. Hall.  On Friday, we lost the legendary singer-songwriter, storyteller, musician, mentor, and for many, a friend.  If there is one thing about Tom T. Hall

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News

Ricky Skaggs reveals new Kentucky Thunder band members

Ricky Skaggs has added new Kentucky Thunder band members to its roster of first-rate musicians with Mike Rogers performing tenor vocals and playing rhythm guitar and Billy Contreras on fiddle. This comes as Paul Brewster retires from the band and Mike Barnett recovers from a brain aneurysm sustained in 2020. Rogers is a vocalist and a multi-instrumentalist, which includes playing drums,

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