Kentucky native, Larry Williams, performing at The Stage in Nashville, TN. On Saturday, August 6, 2016, Kentucky music fans will be gathering for the 8th annual Froggy Field Party, hosted by WFKY. Those performing include Sundy Best, Josh Goodlett, Larry Williams, Jamie Tingle, and Don Endlin. The festivities start at 5:00 pm with the gates opening and the music starting
Hank Williams Jr – photo by Rick Diamond of Getty Images Today when it comes to describing country music history, you cannot help but add Hank Williams, Jr. as one of the innovators and influencers. There are few acts in the music business period that can withstand musical style changes in the field of country music for decades and still
This Saturday night, the Oak Ridge Boys will take the stage in front of a sold out audience at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center. It is an annual event for the group, alongside their trip to the Kentucky State Fair in August. This year marks the 41st time that the Oak Ridge Boys will be performing at the Kentucky State Fair.
In the first few months of 2016, it appears as though the talent out of Nashville was drying up. Then two young men came together to record their first single, “Let the Rain Come Down,” that poured out a much needed sound to a music fan’s ears. The Steel Woods are taking country music to the raw rural roots of
Today, country music singer TG Sheppard has released one of the best duet collections that preserve country music and gospel music heritage. With “Legendary Friends & Country Duets,”country music fans receive a musical journey that has been many years in the making. TG Sheppard recently spoke with Kentucky Country Music in regards to the album, as well as those that
Today, one startling statistic to hear is that every day, 22 American veterans commit suicide. Country music singer and military veteran, Jared Ashley, hopes to change that statistic with his non-profit, Flight Deck Veterans Group, as well as a special charity event in Wilmington, Ohio. Operation Cherrybend: A Hero’s Hunt is a pheasant hunt and concert that honors military veterans.
Chris Janson – by Jessica Bray If there was a manual written on how to be a honky tonk performer, there would be a chapter on Chris Janson. This past weekend, he performed at the Froggy Field Party in Eminence, Kentucky, showcasing his honest country music talent. Just a few years ago during an outing with a few friends, he got his
For the second year in a row, the Grascals will be joining the Oak Ridge Boys on stage at the Kentucky State Fair. They are riding on the news of their newest IBMA nominations for Entertainer of the Year and Song of the Year for “I Am Strong.” The Grascals member, Terry Smith, recently spoke about their latest project in
Joe Bonsall – Photo by Jarrett Gaza “Music marks the passing of time.” That is very relevant to an everlasting career of the Oak Ridge Boys as they prepare for their annual Kentucky State Fair outing come August 20th. For over 35 years, the Oak Ridge Boys have stood on the stage at both Freedom Hall and Cardinal Stadium engaging fans with entertainment to
Mix country music with southern sass, you find yourselves hearing the sounds of Ashton Shepherd. The Leroy, Alabama native is gearing up for her sophomore release. The first track off the album, “Look It Up,” has been gaining attention and praised by critics. (Read our review here.) I recently got to speak with Ashton about her new album release, new
