Clarence Carter, the blind Southern soul star whose songs were often as emotionally profound as they were delightfully bawdy, ...

But the soundtrack for the day will be live bluegrass music from Durham-based band Cuttin’ Grass Bluegrass. Donna Davis ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

Tedeschi Trucks Band is an American blues rock group led by married couple Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks won the 2012 Grammy for Best Blues Album. The band will take to the stage just after 5 p.m.