It took just over 33 years after his passing, but Keith Whitley will be officially a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. On Tuesday morning, Brooks & Dunn presented the 2022 Class, which also included music producer, Joe Galante, and rock and roller, Jerry Lee Lewis. Joe Galante,
Read MoreGrowing up in Kentucky, many memories evolved around the musical talents of The Judds. Wynonna Judd and Naomi Judd were a force to be reckoned with. The Ashland natives broke down doors to let their voices be heard down on Music Row and throughout their lives. They had their trials
Read MoreThe Kentucky Music Hall of Fame is proud to announce its upcoming 2022 Induction Ceremony to be held in Renfro Valley, KY on Friday, October 28th, 2022. This year’s inductee class is, as always, a very deserving group of individuals who have left an eternal impact on the music industry
Read MoreThe Kentucky Headhunters announced their latest album, That’s A Fact Jack!, set to release on Oct. 22 via BFD / Audium Nashville. The upcoming project marks the Headhunters’ first album of brand new material in half a decade. Blame it on the shutdown. When The Kentucky Headhunters watched their 2020 dates go up in smoke, they
Read MoreIn the world of country music, there is no other person better known for his knack of telling a story through song like Tom T. Hall. On Friday, we lost the legendary singer-songwriter, storyteller, musician, mentor, and for many, a friend. If there is one thing about Tom T. Hall
Read MoreIt is hard to imagine that 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” the Loretta Lynn song that became a book, a feature film, and an indelible part of popular culture. Like so many other songs written by Lynn, the lyrics told the story of her life and
Read MoreWhen it comes to Kentucky songs, there is no one that haunts us more than “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive.” While many remember the Patty Loveless version of the song, they may not realize that it was written by Laurel County native, Darrell Scott. Most recently, the Kentucky Music Hall
Read MoreAt the beginning of 2020, many of us were looking forward to attending some concert tours and music festivals. Then starting in March and throughout the year, the announcements of postponements and cancellations were trickling through. Pretty much everything has been moved to 2021 with tours. However, there are several
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
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