The Mt. Vernon-Rockcastle County Tourist Commission is proud to announce that the 2018 Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is coming home to Rockcastle County. On Friday, May 11, 2018, six Kentucky individuals from the music industry – David “Stringbean” Akeman, Dale Ann Bradley, Jason Crabb, Billy Ray Cyrus,
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The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame will be the venue for a benefit concert hosted by Elk Ridge Bluegrass Band to benefit Ernie Thacker, former lead singer for Ralph Stanley. Kristi Stanley and Running Blind will be preforming as well as Col. Dreyden Gorden. Admission is FREE and all donations
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2018 is a milestone year that marks the 55th Anniversary for a band formed in Richmond, Ky. in 1963. Crossover hit-making band, Exile, is celebrating the band’s distinguished career as the longest running self-contained vocal group. Exile has sold over 8 million records, including three Gold records and eleven number
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Does it seem like country music is sounding better? You could easily divide country music into multiple sub-genres – cowboy/western, pop, rap, traditional, rockabilly, and more. However, in looking at our top picks of albums, songs, and more, it appears the pendulum has swung back to the more traditional side
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Today the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum announced The Judds will be featured in an exhibit opening Aug. 3, 2018. The exhibit will explore the lives and careers of the GRAMMY®-winning mother-daughter duo. Wynonna and Naomi Judd brought a fresh acoustic sound to country music, with unmistakable harmonies
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Kentucky natives, Halfway to Hazard, as well as members of the Kentucky Opry will be partnering with WYMT, Food City, Community Trust Bank and the Mountain Arts Center for the “Eastern Kentucky Cares: Hope from the Mountains” telethon from the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. The Hurricane Harvey relief telethon
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There is always something special in the air when it comes to the annual WFKY Froggy Field Party. The relaxed atmosphere surrounding music fans brings out the best in people. Each year, listeners get to enjoy the sounds of country music coming from the souls of singer songwriters that pour
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Nashville is a town full of dreams and heartache. Thanks to singer-songwriters like Erin Enderlin, soundtrack of our lives is put into lyrics and instrumentation. You may recognize her songs “Sunday Morning Church” or “Last Call” as performed by Alan Jackson and Lee Ann Womack. However, Erin Enderlin is one
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When it comes to country music, longevity and tradition is the key to success. Mo Pitney may be a newcomer to some, but he has gained respect for many music legends. The young singer songwriter has learned the ropes of the industry while playing alongside his family. He and his
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