Whitney Houston vs Dolly Parton: Who should claim ‘I Will Always Love You?’
From Kentucky and beyond, the entertainment world was shaken just a week ago with the death of Whitney Houston. Besides what caused Whitney’s…
Kentucky native Jackie DeShannon to receive Governor’s Award
Jackie DeShannonJackie DeShannon, credited as one of the first female singer-songwriters of the rock 'n' roll era, is the latest…
Kentucky country singers featured on Act of Valor Soundtrack
Kentucky natives Wynonna Judd and Montgomery Gentry have recorded songs for the Navy SEAL action-thriller movie, Act of Valor. In theaters February 24, 2012, the Bandito Brothers’…
Country Music Highway
"Country roads...take me home....." Did you know that Kentucky has their own Country Music Highway? It is US 23 in…
Country Music Highway Road to Fame introduced by Kentucky Governor
Kentucky musician Tom T. Hall - photo by Jessica BlankenshipSometimes it is in their blood, but not everyone is destined…
What Is Country Music?
Many songs are written about it. Brad Paisley proclaimed it in his song, "This is Country Music." Tim McGraw sang it, twanged it,…
Happy Birthday to Skeeter Davis
Today would have been Skeeter Davis's birthday. The Dry Ridge, Kentucky native was born back in 1931 and left a…
Kentucky Country Music Star Wynonna Judd is Engaged
Cactus Moser and Wynonna Judd announce engagement.Wedding bells will be ringing soon for not one but two country music performers.…
Top Country Albums of 2011
Music fans were in for a real treat in 2011. Throughout the year, it appeared that the country music industry…
Thompson Square participate in 69th Annual Santa Train
Thompson Square - by Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald CourierThroughout the hills of Kentucky, the 69th annual Santa Train rolled through handing out gifts…