On this day (May 11) in 1979, Lester Flatt died of heart failure in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 64. Most remember him as half of Flatt & Scruggs, the foundational bluegrass duo. He and Earl ...
It’s not uncommon for a theme song to bring back an entire era in a few seconds. For baby boomers, these intros were part of ...
On this day (April 17) in 2018, Randy Scruggs died at the age of 64. He was a lauded guitarist and producer who worked with a long list of legends. He produced sessions for Levon Helm, Waylon Jennings ...
With Kostek calling “Riders Up” and Scherzinger delivering the anthem, Oaks Day is shaping up to be a celebration of powerhouse women taking center stage at Churchill Downs. Looking ahead to Saturday, ...
The blind Southern soul star was renowned for being as bawdy as he was poignant on songs like "Slip Away" and "Too Weak to ...
The 2026 Kentucky Derby promises to be a star-studded weekend, kicking off Friday, May 1 with the Kentucky Oaks. As has become tradition, Churchill Downs Racetrack announces a major performer to sing ...
On a recent Friday night in Edinburg, Texas, in a ballroom adorned with hundreds of blue and white flowers, the d.j. at Jimena Sáenz’s quinceañera took the mike and implored guests not to leave just ...
The Grammy Award-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band will perform the national anthem at the 2026 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs Racetrack. The premiere American blues rock group led by married ...
Vice President JD Vance has a strong lead among potential 2028 Republican candidates for the White House, while the Democratic field remains wide open, according to a new poll. While no one has ...
At right: Lexington Choral Society Director Ellen Peterson is pictured with her son, Lucas, who will sing with her as one of four parent-child pairings at the 2026 Spring Sing on May 3. Peterson’s mom ...