When it comes to young women growing up in Kentucky, many of us would sit and sing the songs of those that influenced us and raised here. Whether it be Patty Loveless, Loretta Lynn, or even the Judds, we felt the emotion and dialect of a twang that rolled right
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
Read MoreMickey Gilley is a true living legend when it comes to the history of country music and treating people with good times with his honky-tonks. This weekend, fans can watch him perform live at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center as he weaves the history of his music to the audience. Recently,
Read MoreNashville is always full of music activity, whether it is on Broadway, on the Grand Ole Opry stage, or within the walls of a recording studio. Earlier this week, Jesse Keith Whitley spoke to Kentucky Country Music as he took a break from the recording studio. Music is in his
Read MoreOne of the early banjo pioneers in Kentucky country and folk music would be that of Laurel County native, Dora Mae Woodall Wagers. Dora Mae Woodall Wagers was born on July 14, 1927, in Laurel County, Kentucky, to Harry and Nancy Woodall. She was raised in the community of Hazel
Read MoreKentucky’s greatest export has to be its music. The best thing is that there is an abundance of concerts and music festivals happening in 2019 here in Kentucky. We’ve marked our calendars and want to share the best Kentucky country music concerts and festivals that you should attend this year!
Read MoreIn 1939, John Lair founded Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, nestled along the rolling hills off US-25 in Rockcastle County. Prior to major interstate construction, travelers would arrive by horses and family cars to listen to the sounds of country, bluegrass, and gospel. Renfro Valley would become known at the Country
Read MoreFriday night, the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame inducted six members of the music community into their prestigious Hall of Fame. David ‘Stringbean’ Akeman, Dale Ann Bradley, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jason Crabb, Jackie DeShannon, and Bobby Lewis were part of the 2018 class. The ceremony took place at Renfro Valley
Read MoreWhen it comes to Kentucky, there is an abundance of music to be celebrated. The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame will be celebrating the music of an elite class of six members in country, bluegrass, rock, and gospel music. The diverse lineup of inductees includes David “Stringbean” Akeman, Dale Ann
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