The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame is proud to announce our 2023 Artist in Residence, Parker Hastings! Parker Hastings is a 22-year-old guitarist, singer, and songwriter originally from Richmond, KY. He began taking guitar lessons at age six and quickly became hooked to the instrument, learning many different styles of music. After several years of dedication to the instrument, Parker started performing live before audiences by age twelve. Since that time, he has traveled across the country entertaining audiences with his skillful guitar playing, easy to listen to voice, accompanied by a touch of southern charm. He is proud to carry on the tradition of Kentucky thumbpicking as he continues to find his own sound through his greatest musical influences. Parker graduated from Belmont University in 2022 with a degree in Music Business, and now resides in Nashville, TN pursuing his career as an artist & musician. Parker has been involved through the years as a performer at Renfro Valley, having played shows in both the Old Barn and New Barn, but also is no stranger to the KY Music Hall of Fame, as he was part of the 2022 Induction Ceremony honoring the late Paul Yandell.
The Artist in Residence program celebrates rising music performers to elevate them in their career. Each year, the Board of Directors select someone to promote the KY Music Hall of Fame, as well as to have them perform their craft at the museum. This partnership continues to be a way to honor Kentucky music for the next generation.
The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum features historical artifacts from inductees, as well as highlighting Kentucky’s rich history and how it influences music around the world. It is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.