Twenty-eight years ago, in 1990, the Kentucky Headhunters released “Dumas Walker” as a follow-up to their successful “Walk Softly On This Heart of Mine.” With the music video being aired on CMT, music fans wanted to know more about the man, myth, and legend of Dumas Walker. What many do
Read MoreSeven years ago, I sat perched up on a seat at Bluebird Cafe in Nashville while on stage in the row sat Sunny Sweeney, Danielle Peck, Lisa Torres, and Karleen Watt. It was the first time that Sunny announced that she had been going through a divorce and showcasing the
Read MoreLoretta Lynn with Crystal Gayle It seems as though 2017 is the year of Crystal Gayle. With her recent induction into the Grand Ole Opry, as well as being featured on several tributes, she has been gaining attention in a positive way. Fans can watch her on AXS TV on
Read MoreWhen it comes to musical lineups for a festival, the Master Musicians Festival always exceeds expectations each year. For 2017, it is no exception with a very well rounded and respectful lineup. From national touring acts, to some of Kentucky’s top performers, 2017 will be one to look forward to.
Read MoreKentucky native Sturgill Simpson won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album for his critically acclaimed “A Sailor’s Guide to Earth.” The award was presented during the pre-telecast of the awards. Below is Sturgill Simpson’s acceptance speech: “Like six years ago, I was in Utah working on the railroad, writing
Read MorePhoto: David McClister Saturday night, country music legend, Loretta Lynn was honored by the Americana Music Association as a salute to her living legend status. Quite a few artists were on hand to sing in tribute to Loretta Lynn at the Troubadour in Los Angeles. About two dozen music
Read MoreEach summer, the city of London, Kentucky, hosts their annual Thursday Night Live Series. It helps promote local and regional acts, as well as invite some national acts to the area. The London Sentinel-Echo made the official announcement of the 2017 Thursday Night Live acts. All concerts are held on
Read MoreLoretta Lynn with Crystal Gayle, the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. Photo by Chris Hollo. Grammy-winning songstress Crystal Gayle was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry Saturday evening at the Ryman Auditorium by her sister and Opry legend, Loretta Lynn. Gayle made her Opry debut 50 years ago
Read MoreKenny Rogers – Photo by Piper Ferguson Central Kentucky residents have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to personally meet country music icon and “The Gambler,” Kenny Rogers, when he makes his last stop in Danville at the Norton Center For The Arts on April 8 as part of his final world tour,
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