The Roys – photo by Anthony Ladd Blending harmonies with family ties describes the hot country-bluegrass duo, The Roys. The duo composed of siblings Lee Roy and Elaine Roy, they have gained attention to those in both bluegrass and country music. Their latest release, “Lonesome Whistle,” is sure to be
Read MoreCraig Wayne Boyd – photo by Jessica Blankenship Growing up in Mesquite, Texas, Craig Wayne Boyd knew he was born to play music. At a young age, the blend of being raised in a Pentecostal church and attending bluegrass shows was felt deep in his soul. He began playing in
Read MoreRandy Houser – by Jessica Blankenship Dim the lights. Turn up the smoke. Crank up the tunes. The sounds of AC/DC fill the air as the crowd gets riled up. In walks in the band and soon a tall dark haired southern boy with a country swagger steps up to
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Ty Stone – by Roderick Trestrail Life is about taking chances. Fortunately for Ty Stone, those chances have grown into bigger opportunities. The Detroit native is thankful for attending a Detroit Pistons basketball game one time. Just down the row in their court-side seats sat entertainer Kid Rock. Stone’s friend
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A dream is finally coming true for Garrick “Puddin” Howell of Lexington, Kentucky as he releases his long awaited album. In celebration of the album release, Howell will be having a cd release party at Austin City Saloon Friday night. The dream has been a long time coming. Upon
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Cody Hixon of Great Point Custom Leatherworks A songwriter’s canvas is the paper that he is writing on. For Cody Hixon, his canvas is the leather he is working with. Over fifteen years of hard work and lessons learned have shaped his skills as a leather craftsman. With his business, Great Point Custom
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From the small town of Dublin, Kentucky, were the dreams of a man who would go on to gain national attention with his story.Kevin Skinner always had hopes and dreams of being a country music singer since he was a teenager. Having learned to play the guitar from his father, he would hone his
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Eddie Montgomery with John Michael Montgomery – by Jessica Blankenship Less than a year ago, Eddie Montgomery had a vision and a dream. That vision was to open up his own restaurant within his community. That vision became a reality as Eddie Montgomery’s Steakhouse would soon open, complete with a gift shop
Read MoreOak Ridge Boys – photo by Jessica Bray Each year, the Kentucky State Fair has hosted the Oak Ridge Boys. In fact, they have been back for 35 consecutive years, bringing entertainment to the fans both young and old. I was fortunate to speak with Richard Sterban, who sings the
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