Kentucky 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 MoreWhen it comes to American Classics, you could line up the Oak Ridge Boys next to the Corvette, Levi jeans, and momma’s apple pie. The Oak Ridge Boys have stayed true to their musical roots over the years. Last night, they performed for an enthusiastic sold out crowd at Renfro
Read MoreWhen it comes to curating a sound of traditional country music, Jamey Johnson has made a name for himself in the music community. It has been over 17 years that he landed in Nashville after living his life running the music circuit throughout Alabama and Georgia. The journey has taken
Read MoreOriginal Renfro Valley Barn Dance Crew For 78 years, Renfro Valley Entertainment Center has provided musical entertainment. From country to gospel to bluegrass music, as well as comedy, so many acts have graced the stage at both the Old Barn and New Barn. Many of those have went on to
Read MoreKentucky country music legend and banjo picker, Lily May Ledford Today marks the 100th birthday of Lily May Ledford. She was born on March 17, 1917 in Pilot, Kentucky. She began her career in music after being discovered at a talent contest in Chicago by John Lair. Mr. Lair was
Read MoreCoon Creek Girls – Photo by Coley Ogg’s daughter and son in law, Elbert and Elizabeth Fortner of the Ogg studio. When you think of Appalachian mountain music, you cannot help but think of the Coon Creek Girls. The Coon Creek Girls were an all-female string band based out of
Read MoreGlen Campbell at Renfro Valley – by Jessica Bray You could say it was a bittersweet goodbye on Saturday night in Renfro Valley, Kentucky, as Glen Campbell performed. Battling Alzheimers, the country music legend performed his last show in Kentucky as part of his Farewell Tour. Despite having to read the lyrics from the
Read MoreJoe Bonsall – Photo by Jarrett Gaza “Music marks the passing of time.” That is very relevant to an everlasting career of the Oak Ridge Boys as they prepare for their annual Kentucky State Fair outing come August 20th. For over 35 years, the Oak Ridge Boys have stood on the stage at both
Read MoreCharlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke – by Jessica Bray Blackberry Smoke fried up some southern country rock soul just like the chicken served on their plates earlier at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center in Kentucky on Saturday night. Fans in the crowd were treated to the sights and sounds of honest
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