When someone asks, “Where are you from?” you often reply with a sense of pride and enthusiasm of your home. Even when I lived in Lexington and Versailles, I always said, “London is my hometown.” I would also add, “London, as in Kentucky, not England. We are known for the
Read MoreHank Williams, Sr. Born on this date in 1923 in Mt. Olive, Alabama, was the lonesome drifter, the one with soul, sorrow, and the one that many consider a legend. Hank Williams, Sr. was born on September 17, 1923. He would be considered to be one of the earliest country
Read MoreOne of my favorite Kentucky country music singers, Loretta Lynn, has been a little bit all over with the news media here lately. The native of Butcher Holler has been featured in quite a few interviews in national publications. She was also featured on AXS TV’s “The Big Interview” with
Read MoreZanzabar – From Get Out Louisville Back in April, I got to see Sturgill Simpson at Louisville’s Zanzabar. {Check out review here.} Let me tell you a little secret – their tater tots are legendary. I absolutely love them. I don’t know what they season them with or what the
Read MoreLucette – Screenshot from JuddFilms Blake Judd and JuddFilms have been keeping busy with quite a few projects. First up, two videos premiered on CMT Pure and CMT Edge. The first one was Canadian singer-songwriter Lucette and her video for “Bobby Reid.” The video also stars Sturgill Simpson and JD
Read MorePersonal note: I have attended this wonderful event here in eastern Kentucky several times. It is a wonderful family friendly event and just an overall good time. The Buckhorn Children and Family Services Charity are an excellent group that help our youth. I encourage you to attend if you can.
Read MoreIt is a growing tradition in Kentucky to blend music and fun with the Froggy Field Party. This past Saturday was no exception. I always have fun being a part of the field party hosted by WFKY, Froggy 104.9/101.7 out of Frankfort, Kentucky. This year was no exception with Drake
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Drake White – photo by Rick Diamond When you turn on the radio, you hear about the same blend of songs and singers being played. Then your ears turn to the attention of a southern rustic sounding voice that fills with twang and soul. Drake White would be that true
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Whitey Morgan – photo by Marc Nader If you want to see true honky-tonk country music, you need to catch a show with Michigan native Whitey Morgan. Today, he’s been busy on the road crossing the country on tour, as well as recording his latest album, which has been made
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