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Bluegrass, Bourbon & Beyond: an expert guide to Kentucky

While Kentucky may first bring to mind a particular global fried chicken brand, this sun-soaked state offers so much more than finger-lickin wings. There are a million reasons to take a holiday in Kentucky: it’s the birthplace of Bluegrass music, the horse-racing capital of the world, and proudly responsible for 95% of the world’s bourbon – and that’s barely scratching …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Bluegrass rivalry enters new era with No. 5 Kentucky and Louisville led by Mark Pope and Pat Kelsey

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “I do think the rivalry is a little bit more important this year than in years past, because Louisville has had a lot of down years recently,” Kentucky senior and Louisville native Daniel Peterson said as he stood in one of several lines for Rupp …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Bowl-bound Louisville, rival Kentucky battle for Bluegrass bragging rights in Governor’s Cup matchup

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Key matchup Louisville’s passing attack vs. Kentucky’s pass defense. Kentucky’s defense stands 28th at 188.7 allowed per contest and also ranks in the top 30 in other defensive categories including red zone defense and scoring. The seventh-year Texas Tech transfer has played every game for the …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

From street eats to directional cuisine: Why Lexington, Kentucky, is America’s freshest foodie destination

The Independent

The likes of New York, Chicago and Los Angeles might be synonymous with great food when you think of America, however, if you ask anyone from the south, they’ll point you in the direction of Lexington, Kentucky. This charming city, known for its thoroughbred racehorses, bluegrass music and bourbon, might be less well known as a gastronomic hotspot, yet, in-the-know …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

How R&B legend Swamp Dogg redefines bluegrass with sexy, soulful wisdom on ‘Blackgrass’

LA Times

Swamp Dogg ventured into bluegrass on his new album — “Blackgrass: From West Virginia to 125th St” — because at the age of 81,”I’m gonna really go where I feel,” he says. So, Williams says, “I’m gonna really go where I feel.” “Blackgrass: From West Virginia to 125th St,” Williams’ 26th studio album as Swamp Dogg, continues a renaissance that …

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1 year, 10 months ago

How a bluegrass singer overcame all kinds of obstacles to become a top Grammy nominee

LA Times

Being nominated for a best new artist Grammy was “not something I’d even thought was a possibility,” says Molly Tuttle. “That was surreal,” Tuttle says of hearing Olivia Rodrigo, winner of best new artist at the 2022 Grammys, say her name as Rodrigo took part in the Recording Academy’s nominations announcement last fall. “So in their eyes this was like …

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3 years, 11 months ago

Tony Rice Was My Guitar Hero

NPR

Tony Rice Was My Guitar Hero Enlarge this image toggle caption Jason Merritt/TERM/FilmMagic Jason Merritt/TERM/FilmMagic Tony Rice was my first guitar hero. THE ESSENTIALS: YouTube "Freeborn Man," Guitar You hear Rice's classic voice and signature guitar style on full display in the first few seconds of this song. Almost 50 years since the release of "Freeborn Man," the recordings Rice …

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3 years, 11 months ago

Tony Rice, A Giant Of The Acoustic Guitar, Dead At 69

NPR

Tony Rice, A Giant Of The Acoustic Guitar, Dead At 69 Enlarge this image toggle caption Stephen A. Ide/Getty Images Stephen A. Ide/Getty Images Tony Rice could seemingly do it all: sing, compose, play spot-on rhythm. Crowe and the New South - "Summer Wages" Universal Music Group YouTube It was during this period that Rice first heard the music of …

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4 years, 1 month ago

Sturgill Simpson, country music’s outlaw, springs another surprise

Live Mint

Every time Sturgill Simpson releases a new album, he confounds his listeners. He has taken 20 songs from his back catalogue—from albums such as Metamodern Sounds In Country Music and A Sailor’s Guide—and re-imagined them in classic bluegrass style. Bluegrass, a kind of traditional American roots music with English, Scottish and Irish roots, was a genre that Simpson’s grandfather dabbled …

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