The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum will celebrate the outstanding musical contributions of seven individuals during its 2026 Induction Ceremony and Dinner on Saturday, October 24, at The
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Velma Williams was born on July 27, 1927, in Logan County, Kentucky. Growing up in Epley Station, she played upright bass and sang with her sister Mildred (who played guitar).
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Formed in 2010 by Nicholas Jamerson and Kris Bentley, Sundy Best came roaring out of the hills of Eastern Kentucky with an acoustic guitar, a cajón, and a sound that
Darrell Scott is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist widely regarded as one of the most respected voices in contemporary American roots music. A masterful storyteller with deep roots in
Born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, Chris Kael’s obsession with rock took root early. A pivotal moment came when he caught an episode of the PBS show 3-2-1 Contact featuring
Charlie Gearheart was born in a holler called Goose Creek, in the Appalachian hills of Floyd County, Kentucky — the only child of Bud Gearheart and Pauline Haywood. When he
Byron Roberts was raised in the hills and hollers of Estill County, Kentucky, living most of his life on Ross’ Creek, at the Estill/Lee County line. Born to Delma Lee
Born in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Arthur B. Hancock, Jr. and Waddell Walker Hancock, Arthur B. Hancock, III was raised in Paris, Kentucky on his family’s Claiborne Farm. He
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The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum now has resources for Teachers and Musicians on our website. We will continue to grow with the list of organizations and services
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A Midsummer Night’s Talent Show is scheduled for July 11, 2026 at 6:00pm at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum Amphitheater. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN AT THE LINK NOW
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