Today would have been Waylon Jennings‘ 75th birthday. Even though Waylon passed away at the age of 64, many country music singers and fans are coming together for a nationwide series of Waylon Birthday Bashes. Kentucky native Billy Ray Cyrus, along with Keith Urban, Kris Kristofferson, Jamey Johnson, Shooter Jennings, and more are urging
Read MoreJoseph S. Bonsall Joe Bonsall could be described as a composer. From being one of the musically inclined singer-songwriters of the Oak Ridge Boys to Joseph S. Bonsall, author of feature stories that intrigue the reader. While at a tour stop in Renfro Valley, KY, Bonsall recently spoke about his
Read MoreHank III by Jessica Blankenship It is a sure bet that those country music singers that call themselves outlaws would not be able to last 5 minutes at a Hank III concert. Last night, the grandson of Hank Williams, Sr., played to a packed house at Busters in Lexington, Ky. If you expected for
Read MoreAfter performing at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center last night, one has to ask why the Oak Ridge Boys are not nominated for Entertainer of the Year and Vocal Group of the Year. The energy of the group and tradition of bringing family entertainment is something you will not see anywhere else. Coming
Read MoreWhy do we have reality television shows featuring “country stars” that wouldn’t ever make a dollar tip in the pickle jar at Tootsie’s in Nashville? Or could they entertain a crowd of good country folks at Austin City Saloon in Lexington, Kentucky? Over the years, we’ve had “American Idol,” “Nashville
Read MoreNot every day does a legendary country music singer give his stamp of approval on a project. Willie Nelson has just done that on a project with Jim Burns called “The Sound of Willie.” With a voice as distinguishable as Nelson’s, it would come as a surprise to hear someone sing just like him.
Read MoreEarl Scruggs – Rusty Russell/Getty Images Without Earl Scruggs, there would be no innovation in bluegrass music. Earl Scruggs left a mark on our music world that has been felt for multiple generations. With his early connections to Kentucky native, Bill Monroe, as part of the Bluegrass Boys, Scruggs has
Read MoreDwight Yoakam Kentucky natives Ricky Skaggs and Dwight Yoakam have been announced as recipients of the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award. The announcement came today from the Academy of Country Music. They will be honored during the 6th Annual ACM Honors event in Nashville on September 24, 2012. Ricky Skaggs is best known for both his country
Read MoreOn March 2, the state of Kentucky was hit by devastating storms and tornadoes leaving behind at least 23 reported deaths, hundreds of injuries and a wake of destruction. Most of the damage occurred in the counties surrounding the Country Music Highway (US Route 23), an area which has given rise to a large
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