When country music superstars age, their legacy seems to fade away. New music trends threaten the historic figures of yesterday. However, for some, they tend to not give up even when medical reasons force them to stop playing. Glen Campbell, whose greatest hits include ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ and ‘Whitchita Lineman,’ has
Read MoreMy Grand Ole Opry Memory – Meeting Little Jimmy Dickens Yesterday, not just country music, but the music community as a whole lost a legend. It is without a doubt that a lot of folks can share their own story or two of Little Jimmy Dickens. The Grand Ole Opry
Read MoreHank 3 – By Jessica Blankenship I honestly cannot believe that it is towards the end of 2014. It has been a good year to say the least, both professionally and personally. I have slowed down when it comes to going to concerts (I was use to going to over
Read MoreRenfro Valley Entertainment Center will be celebrating their 75th anniversary this weekend. It is hard to believe that the world famous barn dance has been alive and well for that long of a period of time. On Saturday, November 1st at noon in the Old Barn Theatre, Renfro Valley will
Read MoreYou can consider it a homecoming for Kentucky native Sturgill Simpson. Today it was announced that Sturgill will be playing at Louisville’s Mercury Ballroom on January 30, 2015. Tickets for the event go on sale this Saturday at 10:00 am. Sturgill Simpson was born deep in the hills of southeast
Read MoreThis morning, country music star, Miranda Lambert, announced plans for her new tour to hit 2015. Miranda Lambert will launch her Certified Platinum Tour in January 2015. The nearly 30-city tour includes dates in Tennessee, Ohio, Washington, Oklahoma, Alabama, Kentucky, and Mississippi, among other stops. ACM New Artist of the
Read MorePersonal note: I have attended this wonderful event here in eastern Kentucky several times. It is a wonderful family friendly event and just an overall good time. The Buckhorn Children and Family Services Charity are an excellent group that help our youth. I encourage you to attend if you can.
Read MoreIt is a growing tradition in Kentucky to blend music and fun with the Froggy Field Party. This past Saturday was no exception. I always have fun being a part of the field party hosted by WFKY, Froggy 104.9/101.7 out of Frankfort, Kentucky. This year was no exception with Drake
Read MoreJamey Johnson – Photo by Jessica Blankenship I cannot count the number of times I have been fortunate to see Jamey Johnson in concert in almost 10 years. Several thousand photos, guitar picks handed to me, photo books, memories, laughter, sadness, friendships, and much more gained in those years. Something
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