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Kentucky Music Hall of Fame a great holiday — or any day — trip

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Rodney Griffin, of Greater Vision, sings “Faces” during the Class of 2024 induction ceremony at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame.

Hall of Fame and Museum offers something for all music lovers, including gospel

By John Herndon, KentuckySings.com

Are you looking for a great day trip during the holidays?  Why not make the drive to Mt. Vernon, Ky., for a visit to the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum?

This little gem, located just off Interstate 75 at Exit 62, is a wealth of information and displays chronicling the deep roots of the music industry in the Commonwealth. The Hall of Fame offers something for music lovers, regardless of genre.

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Paul Martin, Rockland Road sow seeds through music

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Paul Martin, right, plays the guitar while members of his family group, Rockland Road, sing ‘God Bless the USA’ at the Kentucky State Fair, August 18, 2024. From left are March, Jamie, Texas, Kell and Paul Martin.

Excellence in multiple genres has led to spot in Kentucky Music Hall of Fame

By John Herndon, KentuckySings.com

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — If you are talking about Kentucky music, somewhere along the line you have to talk about Paul Martin.

If you know the history of the local rock music scene around Lexington, you have to know Paul from his days in Charlie’s Garage and The Bunch. You might even know about Ambush, a local band Paul joined while attending George Rogers Clark High School in Winchester. 

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Fifty years of touring, an infinite impact

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The Oak Ridge Boys at the Kentucky State Fair, Aug. 20, 2023. From left are Joe Bonsall, Duane Allen, William Lee Golden and Richard Sterban. (Photo by John Herndon.)

Oak Ridge Boys’ farewell tour a time to reflect on their impact and personal blessings

By John Herndon, KentuckySings.com

I simply wasn’t ready for the news that hit my e-mail inbox last Tuesday.

The Oak Ridge Boys are finally saying goodbye. Almost 50 years after the current lineup first stepped on stage together, they announced their American Farewell Tour. 

“We are doing a farewell tour because we owe it to our fans to say goodbye,” William Lee Golden said in a release posted at http://www.oakridgeboys.com. “They have always been there for us through the good times and the bad. I will always be thankful to every person who came out to a show, bought a t-shirt, played our music, and overall, loved us enough to spend their hard-earned money whenever they could. This tour is for you!”

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Kentucky Music Hall of Fame to induct seven new members

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The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame will be inducting seven new members Oct. 28. (Photo courtesy Kentucky Music Hall of Fame.)

Museum explores all Commonwealth’s roots in all genres

By John Herndon, KentuckySings.com

When Jessica Blankenship was named director of the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame earlier this year, we knew this little gem just off I-75 at Renfro Valley was in for some changes.

Some big changes.  At least in getting the word out about what’s going on at the Hall of Fame.

Let’s just say if you haven’t heard about some of the goings on at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in the last few months, you haven’t been paying attention.

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