Chris Stapleton ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, presented acclaimed country singer, songwriter and performer Chris Stapleton with the ASCAP Vanguard Award at the 54th annual ASCAP Country Music Awards. The awards celebration, which honors the songwriters and publishers of ASCAP’s most performed country songs of 2015, took place at the historic …
Year: 2016
Ricky Skaggs (via Facebook) ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, presented acclaimed bluegrass and country music songwriter-artist and Grand Ole Opry member Ricky Skaggs with its prestigious Founders Award at the 54th annual ASCAP Country Music Awards. The exclusive, invitation-only gala, which celebrated the songwriters and publishers of ASCAP’s most performed country …
Tom T. Hall speaking about the Country Music Highway in Kentucky in 2011. – Photo by Jessica Bray. Kentucky country music songwriting legend, Tom T. Hall is having an estate sale on October 22, 2016. He is in the process of selling his estate and his home, which is known as Fox Hollow. Fans can …
Steve Wariner – Photo by David McClister For his 20th studio album, four-time Grammy Award winner Steve Wariner knew he had to do something really special. When All Over The Map began coming together, it became clear just what that would be. The 12-track album evolved into a remarkable tribute to the Grand Ole …
Country music singer Josh Thompson is set to headline Friday night at the World Chicken Festival Beyond the bright lights from the amusement rides, and the smell of fried chicken from the World’s Largest Skillet, Friday night at the World Chicken Festival will bring in the likes of Josh Thompson and Ray Scott. If there …
2016 has been a great year for Loretta Lynn. The Queen of Country Music broke a decade-long gap between albums earlier this year with the release of Full Circle, her 40th Top 10 country album and her highest-charting effort on the Billboard 200. With the Christmas season mere months away (believe it or not), Legacy …
Sturgill Simpson performing at the 2016 Farm Aid. Photo by Brian Bruner / Bruner Photo Kentucky native Sturgill Simpson brought along his full ensemble on stage to perform an hour long set at Farm Aid 2016. Below are videos of his performance, courtesy of Farm Aid. Each year, Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil …
The Kentucky Headhunters – On Safari With nearly 50 years of success spanning multiple genres, The Kentucky Headhunters are gearing up for the November 4, 2016, release of On Safari, available for preorder here. The southern rock, soon-to-be classic project tips the hat to family and the southern way of life. Click here to watch …
Kentucky country music legend, Loretta Lynn has postponed several upcoming shows, including her yearly performance at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center. From Loretta Lynn’s official website: American country music legend Loretta Lynn is at home recuperating from a recent fall that left her unable to perform on Labor Day weekend at her ranch in Hurricane Mills, …