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…
Kentucky music artists have been in full swing in releasing new albums this fall. It is no exception that each has their own personal touch that highlights the best music from our state. The interesting thing is that each of these albums have a totally different sound from one another, yet they each have that…
Tuesday night at the Ryman Auditorium, Loretta Lynn was awarded the Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award from the Nashville Songwriter Association International (NSAI). Additional honorees will include the 2019 “Song of the Year,” “Songwriter of the Year,” “Songwriter-Artist of the Year” and NSAI’s coveted “10 Songs I Wish I’d Written,” which are chosen by Nashville’s…
When it comes to our musical heritage, there is nothing quite like the complex story of country music. The people, instruments, and songs migrated from other parts of the world to form the genre that would last generations in different ways. Ken Burns put together a team to document the history of country music for…
Bardstown native Dustin Collins has released his new single, “I Like to Drink.” The catchy tune leaves you singing along about summertime on the lake. Hands down it is perfect while floating down Lake Cumberland or one of Kentucky’s other waterways. It is the followup single to “Working Man.” Both songs feature the life of…
Kentucky music legend, Crystal Gayle, is delighted to announce the release of her first new album in nearly 16 years, You Don’t Know Me. Available everywhere September 6, with a pre-sale beginning August 9, the new album is being released by Southpaw Musical Productions, and distributed by BFD in partnership with The Orchard. Co-produced, recorded…
As the fog rolls through the trees inside the Appalachian Mountains, I sit here and take in the sounds of nature. Off into the distance are birds singing their songs with grace. Thunder rumbles as I take in the mountain air. I sit on the porch reflecting on the sounds of Kentucky. What makes OUR…
Join KET in Somerset on Thursday, August 29, for a free exclusive sneak peek at Ken Burns’ new documentary Country Music, which tells the remarkable stories of the people and places behind a true American art form. The evening begins with a reception with the talented Sydney Adams and her band, followed by the 45-minute film screening and remarks…