At the stroke of midnight, Sturgill Simpson released without notice his newest album, Cuttin’ Grass, Volume 2: The Cowboy Arms Sessions. For the album, he brought together “The Hillbilly Avengers” again that is filled with an all-star cast of musicians. Just like the previous album, they were revisiting and reinterpreting Sturgill’s musical selections in the …
When it comes to Kentucky music, the state is full of talent that can overfill a cup of lyrics and songs. Louisville native, Aaron Bibelhauser, has expanded his traditional bluegrass music influence to team up with the Kentucky Shakespeare production on a new project. “As Y’all Like It: Songs from Kentucky Shakespeare” is available today …
Nestled in the hills of Ohio County in Kentucky sits the homeplace of Bill Monroe, the Father of Bluegrass Music. The address is 6210 US Highway 62 East in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. The home was built in 1917 when Bill was around 6 years old. The house he was born in was not too far …
Sometimes you never know where the talent of Kentucky will lead you. Just as the bluegrass band, The Steeldrivers, was working on their fifth album, “Bad For You,” their lead vocalist, Gary Nichols, decided to part ways. Prior to Nichols as Kentucky native, Chris Stapleton, who also gained notoriety with his vocal powers. This time …
When it comes to our musical heritage, there is nothing quite like the complex story of country music. The people, instruments, and songs migrated from other parts of the world to form the genre that would last generations in different ways. Ken Burns put together a team to document the history of country music for …
Upon 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 her lyrics and vocals. I …
Last night in Nashville, Tennessee, music legend Ricky Skaggs officially became one of the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame. At the official Medallion Ceremony held in the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum’s CMA Theatre, Hall of Fame member Garth Brooks, through tear-filled eyes, formally inducted his musical mentor into …
Last night in Raleigh, N.C. at the 29th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards, 15-time GRAMMY® winner Ricky Skaggs was officially inducted into the IBMA Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame. The Kentucky native was inducted by his longtime friend and fellow GRAMMY® winner, Marty Stuart. “He’s a radical revisionist, he’s a traditionalist, he’s a keeper of …
This morning, the IBMA Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame Class of 2018 was announced with 3 having Kentucky ties. East Kentucky natives, Ricky Skaggs, Tom T. Hall and his late wife, Dixie Hall, will join Paul Williams into the prestigious Hall of Fame. They will be officially inducted on Thursday, September 27 in Raleigh, NC …