Lynn Anderson – photo by Jessica Blankenship Country singer Lynn Anderson, best known for her 1970 Grammy-winning crossover hit “Rose Garden,” died of a heart attack Thursday night at Nashville’s Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She was 67 and had been hospitalized for pneumonia following a trip to Italy. One of my favorite memories
Read MoreSometimes you never know what you will learn while on Facebook. The Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol, Tennessee, shared a photo of Alfred G. Karnes of Corbin, Kentucky. The caption included, “88 Years Ago Today: On July 29, 1927, two gifted musicians from Corbin, Kentucky — Alfred G.
Read MoreOn August 1st at the American Louisville Turners (3125 River Road) in Louisville, there will be a special show featuring the sounds of Bakersfield. The songs of Buck Owens, Wynn Stewart, Merle Haggard, Dwight Yoakam, and Rose Maddox will be featured. Performers include The performers for the evening will be:
Read MoreThe Highwaymen – Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson UPDATE: Luke Bryan has been making some phone calls, apologizing directly to the family. Find out more details, as well as what Shooter Jennings had to say by clicking here.One of my good friends, Kathy Jennings, is the daughter-in-law
Read MoreUnited 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
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