Steve Wariner – by Joe Hardwick Kentucky country music singer, Steve Wariner made his debut on the Bluegrass Today Weekly Airplay Chart last week (Oct. 17) when dobro virtuoso Phil Leadbetter’s new single, “Hole in the Earth” (featuring Wariner on lead vocals) entered chart at No. 10. The song, written by Wariner and
Read MoreIt is hard to believe that it has been 25 years ago today that “Pickin On Nashville,” the debut album of The Kentucky Headhunters, was released. I do have a personal connection to the group as Fred and Richard Young were raised just a couple of miles down the road
Read MoreDavid “Stringbean” Akeman Yesterday, the Tennessee Parole Board granted parole to a man, John A. Brown, who was serving two life sentences for the murder of Kentucky native David “Stringbean” Akeman and his wife Estelle. Needless to say, it has been a shock of news. Only 5 of the 7
Read MoreKentucky native Angaleena Presley made an appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman this past Friday. Take a gander at the video below for “American Middle Class.” I cannot wait for you to listen to her new album. This is what country music is made of. Pure American Kentucky
Read MoreWSM Radio listeners celebrating 89 years! {Photo by WSM Staff} One thing I always hate hearing someone say is, “they never play country music on the radio.” Open your ears and you will find country music on the radio. In fact, one of those stations just celebrated its 89th birthday
Read MoreHurricane Mills – Loretta Lynn’s House. Photo by Jessica Blankenship. You are not a true Kentuckian nor a real country music fan if you do not know who Loretta Lynn is. She was one of the country music pioneers that paved the way for many females to sing in music.
Read MoreI will be honest and say that I rarely watch any reality tv shows – well any tv for that matter. Unless it is an interview, concert, or something music or car related. Needless to say, finding out that a friend of mine would be featured on the NBC show
Read MoreWhen someone asks, “Where are you from?” you often reply with a sense of pride and enthusiasm of your home. Even when I lived in Lexington and Versailles, I always said, “London is my hometown.” I would also add, “London, as in Kentucky, not England. We are known for the
Read MoreOne of my favorite Kentucky country music singers, Loretta Lynn, has been a little bit all over with the news media here lately. The native of Butcher Holler has been featured in quite a few interviews in national publications. She was also featured on AXS TV’s “The Big Interview” with
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