Velma Williams Smith Often times in country music, we only think of legendary singers and not much on the musicians, especially with females. One of those legendary performers was Velma Williams Smith. She was born in 1927 and raised at Epley Station in Logan County, Kentucky. Bill Monroe discovered Velma
Read MoreTwo boys (one in costume with suspenders) and a girl (costumed as a pioneer with a long dress and bonnet) play homemade musical instruments, including a banjo, gourd banjo, and sticks possibly used as percussion instruments, next to a sign reading “Music” alongside railroad tracks. Music is a town in
Read MoreThis afternoon, Sturgill Simpson did a radio interview with Zane Lowe on his “Beats I” radio show. He discussed the new song, “Brace for Impact,” as well as the new album, “A Sailor’s Guide to Earth.” Listen to the song and interview below. Jessica BlankenshipJessica Blankenship is the owner and
Read MoreDon Williams – Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images Today it was announced that country music legend Don Williams is retiring after six decades of making music and entertaining crowds. Don Williams is a Country Music Hall of Fame member, as well as CMA and ACM award winner. He became known
Read MoreKim Campbell is coming to Lexington, KY, sponsored by the Morning Pointe Foundation. Kim Campbell, wife of country music legend Glen Campbell will share their personal journey with Alzheimer’s. Hear firsthand her message of hope and how she and her family are coping with being full-time caregivers for Glen. Kim’s
Read MoreLoretta Lynn comes full circle with her new album, titled “Full Circle.” Loretta Lynn has had a long history in music ever since she was raised in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Kentucky, to when she and her husband, Mooney, moved out west. In 2004, Loretta Lynn saw resurgence in
Read MoreCountry music singer-songwriter, Vince Gill, was recently featured on the television series “Kentucky Collectibles.” It airs on KET on Sunday afternoons. This special edition of Kentucky Collectibles, Grammy Award-winning country music artist Vince Gill sits down with vintage instrument appraiser Mike Reeder to talk about some special guitars from Gill’s
Read MoreTrace Adkins is set to perform at Renfro Valley. Photo by Mike Coppola One of Kentucky’s best concert venues is Renfro Valley Entertainment Center. It is located just an hour south of Lexington off exit 62 on I-75. Renfro Valley is known as “Kentucky’s Country Music Capital” with its new
Read MoreSometimes the smallest things can bring back a good memory or push you to do something for someone. I recently got married and in the process of moving things over to my husband’s house, I came across one particular guitar that I’ve hung onto for several years. It isn’t just
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