Velma Williams Smith
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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2026 Inductee
Sundy Best
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
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
Chris Kael
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
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
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
Arthur B. Hancock, III
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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Charlie Gearheart headed into the Hall of Fame
The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame is proud to announce that Charlie Gearheart of the legendary Goose Creek Symphony will be inducted into the Class of 2026. Very few Kentucky-born
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Byron Roberts Inducted into Hall of Fame Class of 2026
When you look up the word Kentuckian, there is no doubt that you could find a photo of Byron Roberts that fits that description. Deep in the heart of the
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