“If I should stay, I would only be in your way…” starts the song that just about anyone in any genre of music knows. Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” has always held a special place in my heart. Even more so, it was the song that she dedicated
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A painter creates with a paint brush. A carpenter creates with wood. A songwriter creates with a pen and a story in mind. Some of my favorite tunes would have to be those that speak of emotion. One of my favorite songwriters, singers, performers to see live is Jamey Johnson.
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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
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Blake Shelton – Photo by Jessica Blankenship Sunday night was sizzling in Corbin, Kentucky at the Arena with Blake Shelton, Chris Young, and Steel Magnolia. Fans of all ages took part of the concert that was mixed with a full range of emotions. Starting off things was Steel Magnolia, winners
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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Brad Paisley by Jessica Blankenship Even with it being winter, the feeling of summer was in the air during Brad Paisley’s latest stop in the H2O Frozen Over Tour at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. This time, Paisley brought along Darius Rucker and Jerrod Niemann to join in
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There is no fury like a woman scorned. Add fuel to the fire with vocal power singing the lyrics, and you have yourself a hit song. Sunny Sweeney has hit the spot with her recent EP Release. The five song album leaves you wanting to know more of the story
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Josh Thompson – by Jessica Blankenship On Friday night, the small town of Owenton, Kentucky, showed how to throw a perfect field party filled with music and memories. Froggy 104.9 FM out of Frankfort held their second annual Froggy Field Party at the Owen County Fairgrounds. It was in conjunction with
Read MoreLoretta Lynn and Patsi Cox. Still Woman Enough: A Memoir. New York: Hyperion, April 2002. 384 pages. $24.95 hardback. From the hills of Butcher Holler, to flashing lights and sounds of the country music stage, Loretta Lynn has proved that she is still woman enough. In her latest autobiography, Still
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