Clay County native, Ray Pennington, passed away at the age of 86 in a house fire just outside of Nashville. Pennington is best known for writing, “I’m a Ramblin’ Man” that Waylon Jennings took to the top of the charts. Officials believe that the fire in his Hendersonville, Tennessee, home
Read MoreIf you are serious about music history, you need to make the journey to Bristol. Go for the music experience and leave with a new appreciation on the history of America’s music and cultural. The best part is that you will learn about the roots of the music that plays
Read MoreWhen you think about Renfro Valley Entertainment Center and its legacy, you cannot help but think of Pete Stamper. At the age of 89, Wallace Logan “Pete” Stamper passed away on June 8, 2020. On what would have been his 90th birthday on July 25th, friends and family members gathered
Read MoreKentucky’s rich and varied musical heritage is highlighted and celebrated in the 2020-2021 Official Highway Map of the Bluegrass State. “Music is part of life in Kentucky and crosses many genres,” Gov. Andy Beshear said. “By the same token, our official highway map is much more than a display of
Read MoreNestled in the hills of Ohio County in Kentucky sits the homeplace of Bill Monroe, the Father of Bluegrass Music. The address is 6210 US Highway 62 East in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. The home was built in 1917 when Bill was around 6 years old. The house he was born
Read MoreAs you step foot into any honky tonk, you are bound to hear Merle Haggard’s voice in the distance singing, “Tonight the Bottle Let Me Down.” For some, this would become a dark reminder of trying to maintain their sobriety in the music business. For years, it seems like Hollywood
Read MoreFor over four decades, chart-topping singer/songwriter Gary Brewer has turned heads with his hard-driving sound and attention-capturing voice, which encompasses a variety of Bluegrass, Roots and Gospel influences. In celebration of the momentous milestone, Gary Brewer & The Kentucky Ramblers are excited to announce the commencement of their 40th Anniversary Celebration Tour, which will
Read MoreEach year, Kentucky Country Music likes to promote music acts that we feel like could rise even further in their year. Each of these acts have showed off their talents on the stage and in the studio and should be some that others should get to know. For 2020, we
Read MoreAs we close out the year of 2019, we wanted to look back at some memorable moments when it comes to Kentucky Country Music website, as well as the performers. Here are some of highlights that immediately come to mind. Visiting Hurricane Mills In February, I was honored to be
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