United Record Pressing in Nashville – photo by Jessica Blankenship Upon pulling up into a parking space at United Record Pressing in Nashville, you are transformed back in time. The modest building is buzzing with activity both inside and outside. Behind the building is the shipping department and across the
Read MoreThis weekend marks the 100th birthday of David Akemon, better known as Stringbean. He was an internationally known country music performer on the Grand Ole Opry and Hee Haw. Stringbean was a native of Jackson County, Kentucky, where they continue to host the annual Stringbean Memorial Bluegrass Festival. Sadly, Stringbean
Read MoreOak Ridge Boys – photo by Jessica Blankenship For several decades, the Oak Ridge Boys have entertained fans in Kentucky at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center and the Kentucky State Fair. It has been tradition that the historic country music group plays at both each year. Once again, they showcased their
Read MoreColonel Johnathan Lee Hensley Many in the music industry that have ever meet Jon Hensley have been saddened by his recent passing. Jon was the manager of Shooter Jennings and Wanda Jackson, but also Vice-President of his record label, Black Country Rock. He was also a proud Kentuckian and an
Read MoreHere are the country music concerts to be featured at the Kentucky State Fair: Barrels and Boots Music Festival featuring Montgomery Gentry and John Michael Montgomery with RaeLynn, Eric Paslay, Kelsie May and Craig Campbell DATE: Friday, August 21 at 5 p.m. TICKETS: $37 – reserved (Ticket price includes Kentucky
Read MoreAmerican folk singer and Appalachian, Jean Ritchie, passed away on June 1, 2015 in Berea, Ky. She was an author, performer, folk music collector, and loved by many for her historical preservation of the Appalachian culture. Jean Ritchie was born in December 8, 1922 in Viper, Kentucky. Ritchie was the
Read MorePhoenix Hill Tavern and Jim Porter’s Good Time Emporium, a well known popular entertainment club in Louisville, announced today that they have officially closed. The club had been in business for 40 years and has hosted quite a few concerts, from Miley Cyrus to Hank III to Asleep at the
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