Ten years ago today, the music world lost a huge voice and patriot of traditional country music. When Johnny Cash passed away on September 12, 2003, a large void was placed on the hearts of music fans. No one had made an impact on not only country music, but other
Read MoreCatch up on Part 1 of my Nashville Adventures Here After my cousin and I stopped at the Ernest Tubb Record Shop, we made our way over to the Johnny Cash Museum & Store. It was ironic as I was carrying my Johnny Cash purse that I bought a little
Read MoreRyman Auditorium – by Jessica Blankenship Back about a month ago, I took two mini-vacations to Nashville. It is one of those places that you can visit multiple times and see something new. I’ll try to break up my trip in different posts to describe each place. On my first
Read MoreNick 13 – photo by Adam Guy Over time, country music and rock music have intertwined with one another. It is amazing how each influences one another. With country music, many complain that it has taken a turn towards pop music with the latest success of Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, and other acts. However,
Read MoreWith the Kentucky State Fair, there is a time-honored tradition of fried things on a stick, livestock, music, and more. One of the longest traditions besides the animated Freddy Farm Bureau out front is seeing the Oak Ridge Boys perform. This year was no exception as it made their 37th time performing at
Read MoreBlackberry Smoke at Froggy Field Party – photo by Amy Poche When it comes to entertainment, there could not be a better pair than the WFKY Froggy Field Party and the band Blackberry Smoke. Saturday evening proved to be filled with musical entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Despite the humidity, over
Read MoreOak Ridge Boys – by Jessica Blankenship Solid as the wooden stage at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, the Oak Ridge Boys performed to a sold out crowd. Gracing the stage to sing and celebrate 40 years of music, the guys truly showed what it means to be an entertainer. Just think about it, in 40
Read MoreI always love a good ‘did you know’ fact when it comes to Kentucky musicians. Way back in time on June 17, 1010, Red Foley was born in Blue Lick, Kentucky, near the community of Berea. He became a major figure on the Grand Ole Opry in the 1940s and
Read MoreGeorge Jones Memorial Ceremony In this life there are a lot of singers, but there will never be another George Jones. Today, friends and family of the country music legend bid farewell to someone that rightfully earned the title of being a legend. It was ever fitting that his final performance would be
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