Today, country music singer TG Sheppard has released one of the best duet collections that preserve country music and gospel music heritage. With “Legendary Friends & Country Duets,”country music fans receive a musical journey that has been many years in the making. TG Sheppard recently spoke with Kentucky Country Music
Read MoreToday, one startling statistic to hear is that every day, 22 American veterans commit suicide. Country music singer and military veteran, Jared Ashley, hopes to change that statistic with his non-profit, Flight Deck Veterans Group, as well as a special charity event in Wilmington, Ohio. Operation Cherrybend: A Hero’s Hunt
Read MoreIt is no secret that the Froggy Field Parties are legendary here in Kentucky. If you have never been, let me tell you that you need to go! Country radio station, WFKY out of Frankfort, Kentucky, will be showcasing both local and national talent during their 7th Annual Froggy Field Party. It will
Read MoreThis weekend marks the 100th birthday of David Akemon, better known as Stringbean. He was an internationally known country music performer on the Grand Ole Opry and Hee Haw. Stringbean was a native of Jackson County, Kentucky, where they continue to host the annual Stringbean Memorial Bluegrass Festival. Sadly, Stringbean
Read MoreOak Ridge Boys – photo by Jessica Blankenship For several decades, the Oak Ridge Boys have entertained fans in Kentucky at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center and the Kentucky State Fair. It has been tradition that the historic country music group plays at both each year. Once again, they showcased their
Read MorePhoenix Hill Tavern and Jim Porter’s Good Time Emporium, a well known popular entertainment club in Louisville, announced today that they have officially closed. The club had been in business for 40 years and has hosted quite a few concerts, from Miley Cyrus to Hank III to Asleep at the
Read MoreWSGS Radio station in Hazard, Kentucky, always has some neat tidbits and stories from eastern Kentucky. This one posted on their Facebook page is one to definitely read. Original Ticket Stub from Keith Whitley and Patty Loveless concert in 1989 On This Day in History: May 27th 1989: Keith Whitley
Read MoreLast night, the lineup for the 22nd annual Master Musicians Festival was revealed. With a theme of “Kentucky Loud and Proud,” east Kentucky native, Dwight Yoakam, will headline the festival. The festival will have a blend of country, bluegrass, soul, rock, and folk music. The Master Musicians Festival will be
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
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