Thompson Square – by Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier Throughout the hills of Kentucky, the 69th annual Santa Train rolled through handing out gifts to children. With 14 stops across Eastern Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee, thousands gathered to say hi and see the man in red. The 110 mile route included hot country music duo, Thompson
Read MoreWhen it came time to film his next music video, Shooter Jennings decided to be on location throughout many areas in Kentucky. Filming took place throughout Greensburg, Campbellsville, before concluding in Nicholasville Tuesday night. Production for the music video for “The Real Me” was provided by Kentucky filmmakers Judd Films. They are currently working
Read MoreGarth Brooks with Patsi Bale Cox – By Dan Chandwick Though she did not write a hit song, Patsi Bale Cox wrote many of a word that help preserve country music history. Through her words, she helped sculpt the stories of Kentucky natives Loretta Lynn and Wynonna Judd, along with Trisha Yearwood, and Garth Brooks.
Read MoreAfter a weekend of unknown certainty and rumors, fans of the Louisville, Kentucky music store, ear X-tacy learned of its fate on Monday afternoon. The following is a statement posted on their official Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/earxtacyrecords Dear Louisville, and all who have shopped, supported, and loved ear X-tacy over the years, It
Read MoreRunning out of ideas for Halloween costumes? Here are a few ideas that won’t break the bank and perhaps earn you some cash if you enter a costume contest! Here are our top picks for Country Music Halloween Costume Ideas, several of which contain a few folks from Kentucky: Eddie Montgomery: To create Kentucky native
Read MoreMusic intertwines the heart and soul of people. It paints a picture. It evokes an emotion. Music has been a major part of my life ever since I was a young child in rural Laurel County in southeast Kentucky. It began with a song. My earliest musical memory would be
Read MoreI have to say Kentucky folks have some big hearts. One person that comes to mind when I think of musical ambassador to eastern Kentucky, that would be Chad Warrix. He, along with David Tolliver, put together a charity event, Crockettsville Charity Concert & Trail Ride. Proceeds go to benefit
Read MoreI love going to the Grand Ole Opry. Call me a country music history nerd, but I love the history that has evolved with the Opry. I’ve been very fortunate to be backstage of the Opry and witness moments that you won’t see in the seats in front of the
Read MoreFifth on the Floor – photo by Russ Olin It isn’t every day that you hear the son of a music legend promote your music. For Lexington, Kentucky based Fifth on the Floor, they are embracing the exposure they have been given thanks to Shooter Jennings, the son of Waylon Jennings. Shooter
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