Papaw Jerry & Jessica back in time During the month of April, I took a break from some things and focused on family. In between my full time job and doing my music stuff, I sat in the hospital room and then nursing home room as my grandpa was sick.
Read MoreWoman Walk the Line – How the Women in Country Music Changed Our Lives At a time when women’s lives have never been more public, more debated, more celebrated and in many ways, more scrutinized, Woman Walk The Line: How the Women of Country Changed Our Lives arrives. A collection
Read MoreL-R:Jones County Deputy Sheriffs Hunter Blount and Jonathan Joyner, Jones County Sheriff R. N. “Butch” Reece, Eatonton Police Officer Lynn Stanford, Putnam County Sheriff’s Sgt. Jim Barbee, Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills, John Conlee, Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Executive Director Terry Norris The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association presented Grand Ole Opry star
Read MoreKentuckian Sturgill Simpson leads the pack for the Americana Music Association’s Honors & Awards nominees. The Americana Music Association announced the nominees for its 16th annual Honors & Awards show this week at an intimate members-only ceremony held at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The live-streamed event
Read MoreJ.D. Shelburne has been very busy lately, having attended the Kentucky Derby and the Derby Eve festivities this past weekend. On May 12th, Shelburne will be returning to Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, for a special concert benefitting God’s Pantry and The Light Center. Opening for him will be Hannah Blaylock, formerly of
Read MoreCelebrities from film, television, music, comedy and sports, horse racing industry professionals, and local and national business leaders, gathered last night for the always highly anticipated sixth Annual Unbridled Eve Gala, an Official Kentucky Derby Event. Farewell Angelina attends the Unbridled Eve Gala for the 143rd Kentucky Derby at the
Read MoreLoretta Lynn – photo by Jessica Blankenship Bray Kentucky country music native, Loretta Lynn, suffered a stroke on Thursday, May 4th. According to her website, she is expected to make a full recovery. She recently celebrated her 85th birthday with two sold out concerts at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
Read MoreOriginal Renfro Valley Barn Dance Crew For 78 years, Renfro Valley Entertainment Center has provided musical entertainment. From country to gospel to bluegrass music, as well as comedy, so many acts have graced the stage at both the Old Barn and New Barn. Many of those have went on to
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