Beginning March 1st, the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame will begin a special Residency Program. The Artists in Residence program is an ambassador program for the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame where one group or a single individual is chosen each year to represent the Hall of Fame. The program
Read MoreThe 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,
Read MoreThe 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
Read More2018 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
Read MoreKentucky Music Hall of Fame member, Wanda “Linda Lou” Martin, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at the age of 91 years old. She was born in Gate City, Virginia, on March 31, 1926 to Joseph Coy and Alice Calhoun Arnold. She was the widow of Emory Martin, who
Read MoreKentucky is rich in history with its musical heritage. Today, the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame announced its 2018 Class of Inductees. Comprised of individuals from all across the state, the 2018 class represents a wide variety of talents. David “Stringbean” Akeman, Dale Ann Bradley, Jason Crabb, Billy Ray Cyrus,
Read MoreNaomi Judd recently sat down and discussed the meaning and impact of The Judds hit song, “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days.) The song has resonated in a lot of music fans hearts. It has stood the test of time to become a classic song in the country
Read MoreKentucky music legend, Loretta Lynn, has posted an update on her Facebook page today in regards to her health, new music, and future music plans. Her album, Wouldn’t It Be Great, was to be released on August 18th, but has been moved back. The album was produced by John Carter Cash
Read MoreLegendary songwriter, producer, and singer, Norro Wilson, passed away Thursday at the age of 79. Photo by Jessica Bray, Kentucky Country Music. Kentucky native, Norro Wilson, made a major impact on Music Row and in the Nashville community. Sadly, he passed away at the age of 79 years old on
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