Marty Stuart – via Marty’s Facebook Page Grand Ole Opry star and multiple Grammy Award winner Marty Stuart has amassed one of the largest private collections of memorabilia documenting country-music history. The Library of Congress announced in mid-May that the world’s largest library has acquired hundreds of hours of historic
Read MoreAfrican music has always influenced other musical genres. When slaves came to the Appalachian Mountain region from Africa, they brought over a lot of their traditions. Most of these traditions are shown frequently in the music world, especially in bluegrass music. It is already known that the 4-string banjo
Read MoreGeorge Jones Gravesite – photo by Jessica Bray When you think of Nashville, you think of the sights and sounds of tourist attractions. However, what lies beneath the city are those country music legends that are no longer with us today. There are several cemeteries throughout Nashville that welcome fans
Read MoreOne of my friends, Carla, shared a photo of a vinyl record that she had in her Pepsi collection. Her father and grandfather were both employees of Pepsi. The first thing that caught my eye on the record was the name Bobby Mackey. Needless to say, I had to find
Read MoreEddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry are part of the 2015 KY Music Hall of Fame Class – photo by Frederick Breedon IV Tonight, country music duo, Montgomery Gentry, will be honored as one of the newest inductees into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame. It is an accomplishment that only
Read MoreIt is hard to believe that bluegrass music legend, Dr. Ralph Stanley, is 88 years old today. A couple of years ago he said that he was going to retire, but he is still up on the stage singing when he can. He also just released a new album via
Read MoreNancy Jones announced on Monday that she will soon unveil plans to open the George Jones Museum. The museum and event center will incorporate a gift shop, restaurant, event space and also a music venue. At 128 and 130 N Second Avenue, the popular tourist destination formerly known as Graham
Read MoreOn October 24, 2014, the story of music legend of Glen Campbell will be told through the movie “Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me.” It will showcase his life, music, and accomplishing a 151 city farewell tour to music fans while battling Alzheimer’s disease. The film features a wide variety of
Read MoreHank Williams, Sr. Born on this date in 1923 in Mt. Olive, Alabama, was the lonesome drifter, the one with soul, sorrow, and the one that many consider a legend. Hank Williams, Sr. was born on September 17, 1923. He would be considered to be one of the earliest country
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