When it comes to American Classics, you could line up the Oak Ridge Boys next to the Corvette, Levi jeans, and momma’s apple pie. The Oak Ridge Boys have stayed true to their musical roots over the years. Last night, they performed for an enthusiastic sold out crowd at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center in Kentucky. …
When it comes to curating a sound of traditional country music, Jamey Johnson has made a name for himself in the music community. It has been over 17 years that he landed in Nashville after living his life running the music circuit throughout Alabama and Georgia. The journey has taken him on major stages, but …
Original Renfro Valley Barn Dance Crew For 78 years, Renfro Valley Entertainment Center has provided musical entertainment. From country to gospel to bluegrass music, as well as comedy, so many acts have graced the stage at both the Old Barn and New Barn. Many of those have went on to become award winning, internationally known …
Kentucky country music legend and banjo picker, Lily May Ledford Today marks the 100th birthday of Lily May Ledford. She was born on March 17, 1917 in Pilot, Kentucky. She began her career in music after being discovered at a talent contest in Chicago by John Lair. Mr. Lair was the creator of Renfro Valley …
Coon Creek Girls – Photo by Coley Ogg’s daughter and son in law, Elbert and Elizabeth Fortner of the Ogg studio. When you think of Appalachian mountain music, you cannot help but think of the Coon Creek Girls. The Coon Creek Girls were an all-female string band based out of Kentucky. Founding member was …
Glen Campbell at Renfro Valley – by Jessica Bray You could say it was a bittersweet goodbye on Saturday night in Renfro Valley, Kentucky, as Glen Campbell performed. Battling Alzheimers, the country music legend performed his last show in Kentucky as part of his Farewell Tour. Despite having to read the lyrics from the monitors, Glen Campbell showed he …
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 …
Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke – by Jessica Bray Blackberry Smoke fried up some southern country rock soul just like the chicken served on their plates earlier at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center in Kentucky on Saturday night. Fans in the crowd were treated to the sights and sounds of honest music in a rare intimate …
Randy Travis by Jessica Bray Even with over 25 years of recording experience in the music business, Randy Travis’s voice is still golden as it was when he first started. During Saturday night’s sold out performance at the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center in Renfro Valley, Kentucky, Randy took fans on a musical journey of songs …