The story of one of the most successful bands in Country Music history has been documented with the recent release of the book 50 Years of Exile: The Story of a Band in Transition. Written by Randy Westbrook, an Eastern Kentucky University musicologist, the book details the group’s rise to
Read MoreI recently took a trip down to the Museum of Appalachia in Clinton, Tennessee. I was able to capture a few photos and stories in relation to Kentucky country music and thought I would share them. Stay tune for more stories and photos! Grandpa Jones shotgun in the Museum of
Read MoreNominees for the 49th Annual CMA Awards were announced Wednesday morning (Sept. 9) by rock legend Steven Tyler and rising star Kelsea Ballerini in conjunction with ABC’s Good Morning America. Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will return for the eighth consecutive year to host the annual country music event, which
Read MoreToday, one startling statistic to hear is that every day, 22 American veterans commit suicide. Country music singer and military veteran, Jared Ashley, hopes to change that statistic with his non-profit, Flight Deck Veterans Group, as well as a special charity event in Wilmington, Ohio. Operation Cherrybend: A Hero’s Hunt
Read MoreJustin Wells – photo by J. Meade Photography One of the advantages of living in Kentucky is that you are exposed to really good music. Several years ago, I was introduced to Justin Wells. At the time, he was fronting the band, Fifth on the Floor. They were pretty well
Read MoreSaturday night, John Conlee will be gracing the stage of Renfro Valley Entertainment Center’s New Barn Stage. Just a short drive down the road, you can view his rose colored glasses on display at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, where John Conlee is also a member of. Recently, John
Read MoreIt is no secret that the Froggy Field Parties are legendary here in Kentucky. If you have never been, let me tell you that you need to go! Country radio station, WFKY out of Frankfort, Kentucky, will be showcasing both local and national talent during their 7th Annual Froggy Field Party. It will
Read MoreOne of my friends, Carla, shared a photo of a vinyl record that she had in her Pepsi collection. Her father and grandfather were both employees of Pepsi. The first thing that caught my eye on the record was the name Bobby Mackey. Needless to say, I had to find
Read MoreUpon entering the George Jones Museum in Nashville, you take a step through time into the life of the country music legend. Nestled along the honky tonks and tourist shops along 2nd Avenue, the George Jones Museum is a great stop for any true country music fan. As you enter
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