Glitz and glam came to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium as Kentucky music legend, Loretta Lynn, was honored by the Recording Academy. The Grammy Salute To Country Music honoring Loretta Lynn, presented by MasterCard, happened on Oct. 12 among friends, fans, and family of the coal miner’s daughter. Reba McEntire hosted
Read MoreGrand Ole Opry – by Jessica Blankenship For centuries she has stood her ground. She has opened doors of opportunities. She has created memories shared by only a selected few. She is well known and well loved by many. That “she” is none other than the Grand Ole Opry. However, is
Read MoreCody Hixon of Great Point Custom Leatherworks A songwriter’s canvas is the paper that he is writing on. For Cody Hixon, his canvas is the leather he is working with. Over fifteen years of hard work and lessons learned have shaped his skills as a leather craftsman. With his business, Great Point Custom
Read MoreFrom the small town of Dublin, Kentucky, were the dreams of a man who would go on to gain national attention with his story.Kevin Skinner always had hopes and dreams of being a country music singer since he was a teenager. Having learned to play the guitar from his father, he would hone his
Read MoreEddie Montgomery with John Michael Montgomery – by Jessica Blankenship Less than a year ago, Eddie Montgomery had a vision and a dream. That vision was to open up his own restaurant within his community. That vision became a reality as Eddie Montgomery’s Steakhouse would soon open, complete with a gift shop
Read MoreHalfway 2 Hazard – by Jessica Blankenship Saturday afternoon, country music fans gathered in the small community of Crockettsville, Kentucky, for the 3rd Annual Crockettsville Charity Concert and Trail Ride. Nestled in the hills of eastern Kentucky, the Abner Farm, hosted the event that was coordinated by Chad Warrix, Breathitt County native. Proceeds
Read MoreBill Monroe Kentucky will be celebrating bluegrass music in a huge way in a yearlong celebration. On Thursday, September 9th, the Kentucky Historical Society and the Kentucky Arts Council will host the Bill Monroe Centennial Kick-Off Concert. It will be from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM in the Cralle-Day Garden at the Thomas D. Clark
Read MoreJamey Johnson – The Guitar Song Country music fans and traditionalists raved with Jamey Johnson released “That Lonesome Song” in 2008. Some exclaimed that Johnson was the savior of country music and bringing it back to its roots. With the success of that album, fans wondered how the most anticipated
Read MoreOak Ridge Boys – photo by Jessica Bray Each year, the Kentucky State Fair has hosted the Oak Ridge Boys. In fact, they have been back for 35 consecutive years, bringing entertainment to the fans both young and old. I was fortunate to speak with Richard Sterban, who sings the
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