The Museum of Appalachia will be hosting the 2nd annual Great Appalachian Fiddlers’ Convention. It is an opportunity for musicians across the region to compete for cash and bragging rights. The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., rain or shine, on June 1, 2019. Join others
Read MoreThirty years ago today, country music lost the legendary Keith Whitley. He was just 33 years old, but he left his footprint on the hearts of many in country music, even to this day. Born on July 1, 1955 in Sandy Hook, Kentucky, Keith Whitley had 19 singles that charted
Read MoreFor many that follow the Kentucky music scene, their ears tend to head east towards Appalachia. However, most do not realize that Kentucky has such rich potential with those beyond the mountain region. One of those musical talents is Jericho Woods, who is releasing their second album on May 3,
Read MoreKentucky music native, Steven Curtis Chapman’s new album Deeper Roots: Where The Bluegrass Grows returns to number 1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Albums chart following its chart-topping release week debut. Chapman also reached a new career milestone with Deeper Roots as the 13-track collection also landed at No. 1 on the
Read MoreErin Enderlin sings the songs of country music that many women (and sometimes men) could relate to. Her talented songwriting and soulful vocals could be compared to Tammy Wynette when it comes to heartache and pain. You FEEL what she is singing at the time. Granted, if you meet her,
Read MoreJ.D. Shelburne is no stranger to the spotlight in music. The Kentucky native comes from the small town of Taylorsville, where he was raised on his family’s farm. He would go on to the University of Kentucky for his studies before settling down in Nashville to have his hand in
Read MoreUpon listening to Kristi Stanley, you hear such sweet vocals that are genuine to the Appalachian sounds of eastern Kentucky. In talking with her, you learn of a great appreciation that she has of the music of Kentucky. Whether it is country or bluegrass music, Kristi Stanley’s talents shine through
Read MoreIn 1939, John Lair founded Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, nestled along the rolling hills off US-25 in Rockcastle County. Prior to major interstate construction, travelers would arrive by horses and family cars to listen to the sounds of country, bluegrass, and gospel. Renfro Valley would become known at the Country
Read MoreYou have probably seen the movie “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” as well as read the two biographies on Loretta Lynn. However, I highly suggest that you take the journey to Butcher Holler in far east Kentucky to see the original homeplace that Loretta Lynn and her family grew up. Then head
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