Erin Enderlin sings the songs of country music that many women (and sometimes men) could relate to. Her talented songwriting and soulful vocals could be compared to Tammy Wynette when it comes to heartache and pain. You FEEL what she is singing at the time. Granted, if you meet her,
Read MoreJ.D. Shelburne is no stranger to the spotlight in music. The Kentucky native comes from the small town of Taylorsville, where he was raised on his family’s farm. He would go on to the University of Kentucky for his studies before settling down in Nashville to have his hand in
Read MoreUpon listening to Kristi Stanley, you hear such sweet vocals that are genuine to the Appalachian sounds of eastern Kentucky. In talking with her, you learn of a great appreciation that she has of the music of Kentucky. Whether it is country or bluegrass music, Kristi Stanley’s talents shine through
Read MoreIn 1939, John Lair founded Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, nestled along the rolling hills off US-25 in Rockcastle County. Prior to major interstate construction, travelers would arrive by horses and family cars to listen to the sounds of country, bluegrass, and gospel. Renfro Valley would become known at the Country
Read MoreYou have probably seen the movie “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” as well as read the two biographies on Loretta Lynn. However, I highly suggest that you take the journey to Butcher Holler in far east Kentucky to see the original homeplace that Loretta Lynn and her family grew up. Then head
Read MoreIn honor of the late great Kentucky native, Keith Whitley, a special 30th anniversary memorial concert has been announced in Nashville. The Keith Whitley memorial concert will be held at the CMA Theatre at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on May 9, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets
Read MoreConcerts usually aren’t described as bittersweet. They’re either incredible or bleh…most of the time the former. The Wooks’ Saturday, March 2nd, performance at the Burl was bittersweet – bittersweet and incredible. Seeing a show at the Burl is always fantastic. Kentucky’s fueling a musical Renaissance right now, and the Burl
Read MoreThat moment when you first walk up to Dale Ann Bradley, you are greeted with a smile and a hug. In fact, you know that she is a pure Kentucky lady from the Appalachian Mountains because she treats you like family. Friday night, the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame hosted
Read MoreKeith Whitley has been added as a special exhibit with the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville beginning May 3, 2019. The Sandy Hook, Kentucky, native has influenced so many over multiple generations of music in bluegrass and country genres. The exhibit encompasses Whitley’s entire career, from his bluegrass
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