President Obama presents Loretta Lynn with Medal of Freedom – Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images Today, President Obama presented 16 Americans with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Among those was country music legend, Loretta Lynn. The award, created by President John F. Kennedy, recognizes significant achievements in politics, world peace, science,
Read MoreBobby Mackey’s Sign outside – by Jessica Blankenship Friday night I gathered up some buddies and we went to the Justin Moore, Randy Houser, and Josh Thompson concert held at the Bank of Kentucky Arena at NKU campus. Afterwards we headed down to Bobby Mackey’s Honky Tonk in Wilder, Kentucky.
Read MoreWhile at the Jenny Wiley State Park for a conference, I decided to venture up to Butcher Holler to visit the home of Loretta Lynn and Crystal Gayle. Little did I know what adventure this trip would be. In all my years of living in Kentucky, it has always been
Read MoreFor three years, WFKY Froggy 104.9/101.7 out of Frankfort, Kentucky, has hosted an annual St. Jude Jam. The concert features the acoustic talents of up and coming country music artists. I always thought that Froggy puts on some of the best organized events for its listeners. This year’s line-up
Read MoreIt’s that time of year when all the ghosts and goblins come out to beg for candy. Here are a few song picks to help you feel a little spooky today. Click on the links to get the backstory on the song, as well as the lyrics: Haunted Songs in
Read MoreJessica with Ralph Stanley in 2001 at Renfro Valley It’s one of those things we all hate doing. We all hate to say goodbye to a dear friend. Starting this weekend, Dr. Ralph Stanley will be doing his farewell tour. To me, it just doesn’t seem like it is time
Read MoreChris Stapleton Just like a good old fashion recipe of mountain soul, you can combine unique vocals, powerful songwriting, and rugged looks and the end product will be that of Chris Stapleton. The eastern Kentucky native has made a household name for himself over the years with having his songs being
Read MoreGeorgette Jones When you think of country music royalty, you think of the glitz and glam of the celebrity life. Fortunately for Georgette Jones, she has lived a fairly normal life even being the daughter of legendary country music singers George Jones and Tammy Wynette. In speaking to Georgette, you get the sense of
Read MoreMy grandpa – always in Liberty overalls overlooking his mules. It isn’t very often that you hear a song and it hits you in your heart. It pulls a heartstring. I first heard Alan Jackson’s song, “Blue Side of Heaven,” over the radio airwaves of WSM-650 AM. Alan Jackson did
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