When country music superstars age, their legacy seems to fade away. New music trends threaten the historic figures of yesterday. However, for some, they tend to not give up even when medical reasons force them to stop playing. Glen Campbell, whose greatest hits include ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ and ‘Whitchita Lineman,’ has
Read MoreI will admit that I am a big fan of Chris Stapleton. I was fortunate to meet and interview him back a couple of years ago when he performed at the World Chicken Festival here in my hometown of London, Kentucky. The record company has sat on his material for
Read MoreT. Graham Brown – photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images When T. Graham Brown and his wife loaded up their 1959 Ford Station Wagon and 1963 Volkswagen Beetle and made the journey to Nashville years ago, they never realized the impact he would make in country music today. On Sunday, they
Read MoreThis past Friday, Dixie Hall, the wife of Kentucky native, Tom T. Hall, passed away at the age of 80 years. She will be remembered for her historic bluegrass and country music songs that she has written – over 500; as well as her laughter and love for her husband.
Read MoreToday one of the hottest bands from central Kentucky is Fifth on the Floor. With Fifth on the Floor’s latest album, “& After,” you ponder on the meaning of the album given the latest news that they are dissolving as a band shortly after the release of the album. Recently,
Read MoreMy Grand Ole Opry Memory – Meeting Little Jimmy Dickens Yesterday, not just country music, but the music community as a whole lost a legend. It is without a doubt that a lot of folks can share their own story or two of Little Jimmy Dickens. The Grand Ole Opry
Read MoreThe Stone Pansy of Oneida, Kentucky As you know, not only do I enjoy music, but I enjoy supporting our local artisans and small businesses. One of my goals in 2015 is to try to spotlight some of my personal favorite local folks here in Kentucky. These are businesses, musicians,
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