Kentucky native Chris Stapleton was surprised this morning with multiple CMA Award nominations, including Entertainer of the Year, Single of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Video of the Year, and Musical Event of the Year. “The 50th Annual CMA Awards” aired live Wednesday, November 2 on ABC-TV. Country
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Back in the spring, I received a surprise that a writer wanted to feature me and my website, Kentucky Country Music, in their magazine that is sent to 5 states in the south. The magazine is sent to rural electric and telecommunication customers, including several here in Kentucky. Needless to
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Coon Creek Girls – Photo by Coley Ogg’s daughter and son in law, Elbert and Elizabeth Fortner of the Ogg studio. When you think of Appalachian mountain music, you cannot help but think of the Coon Creek Girls. The Coon Creek Girls were an all-female string band based out of
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Dolly Parton at Norton Center for the Arts – photo by Jessica Bray From the moment she took the stage at the Norton Center for the Arts Tuesday night, Dolly Parton was full of sass and sparkle for her only Kentucky performance on the Pure & Simple tour. Needless to
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Melvin Goins at the KY Music Hall of Fame Ceremony – photo by Jessica Bray Below is the official obituary of bluegrass musician, Melvin Goins, who passed away a week ago. WYMT-TV will be airing the funeral services on Monday afternoon at www.wymt.com. Melvin Goins, 82, of Catlettsburg, passed
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Josh Goodlett Growing up in Taylorsville, Kentucky, Josh Goodlett was always drawn to music. When he was 26 years old, he performed his first show in front of an audience at Aunt Bees. It was that day at the ice cream and pizza shop in Georgetown, Indiana, that he would
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Pine Mountain State Park will be hosting the 40th Annual Great American Dulcimer Convention on September 23-24, 2016. This long running musical event is made up of both free learning workshops during the day Saturday and must-see evening concerts Friday & Saturday. Come early on September 24 and enjoy the
Read MoreLegendary entertainer and international superstar Dolly Parton will bring her energetic live show to the Bluegrass state on August 9. Parton is scheduled to perform at Norton Center for the Arts in Danville, Ky. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here. Her Danville, Ky. appearance will be Parton’s one and only
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Kentucky native, Larry Williams, performing at The Stage in Nashville, TN. On Saturday, August 6, 2016, Kentucky music fans will be gathering for the 8th annual Froggy Field Party, hosted by WFKY. Those performing include Sundy Best, Josh Goodlett, Larry Williams, Jamie Tingle, and Don Endlin. The festivities start at
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