When you want to hear a good country music song, you will want to turn to the music of Whitey Morgan. I heard about Whitey Morgan several years ago and have been fortunate to see him live a few times. He’s going to be trekking through Kentucky in July for
Read MoreJosh Thompson at WFKY Froggy Field Party in 2010. Photo by Jessica Blankenship The month of May I seem to want to shut off from the world ever since 2010. It would be the month my nephews & niece would be forced to celebrate Mother’s Day without their mom. It
Read MoreTwenty five years ago today, the world of country music was shattered with the news of Keith Whitley’s passing. The Kentucky native died facing his demons of the bottle, but left an impact for generations to come. If you ever ask any real country music, or music fan in general,
Read MoreThis weekend has been a whirlwind needless to say. I need to play catch-up sometime on my blog with some photo posts. I have that Nashville trip, as well as many other happenings. Friday night I got to attend the Unbridled Even Derby Eve Gala in Louisville, followed up with
Read MoreThe third annual Unbridled Eve Gala, hosted by co-founders and sisters Tammy York-Day and Tonya York-Dees, was held at the Galt House Hotel & Suites Grand Ballroom this evening. Recently designated an Official Kentucky Derby Event® by Churchill Downs, the gala included a celebrity-studded red carpet, a custom-crafted cocktail reception curated by Southern Wine & Spirits
Read MoreA little over 10 years ago, I was a college student at Berea College working on research papers on bluegrass music. It was then that I had my first “big time” interview with the legendary Ralph Stanley. It was right when “O Brother Where Art Thou” movie came out and
Read MoreAfter meeting Sturgill Simpson during a recent performance in Louisville, you gain a new respect for the singer-songwriter that is doing things his own way. There is no mold, no standalone plan of how things need to be done because he does what he wants to do. Throw away the
Read MoreIn honor of National Administrative Professionals Day today and Administrative Professionals Week, Tami Olin, Assistant to Wynonna Judd and Tour Manager for Wynonna & The Big Noise shares the top 5 reasons she loves her job. Tami, along with other celebrity assistants, are teaming up with Staples on the retailer’s
Read MoreSturgill Simpson at Zanzabar – photo by Jessica Blankenship If you know me, one thing I love to attend besides concerts are car shows. This past week I got to see and meet Sturgill Simpson in concert, as well as head down to Pigeon Forge for their annual Rod Run.
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