Celebrate Bluegrass Legends At The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum
By Sarah McCosham|Published February 08, 2022
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Sarah McCosham
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I write like it's my job - because it is! I have a Master's in English and love words: crossword puzzles, Scrabble games, Wordle, and, of course, good, old-fashioned books.
I'm a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState, and a contributing writer at Cincinnati Magazine. I love the Great Outdoors and am endlessly awestruck by this beautiful country of ours. Coffee keeps me going, yoga keeps me sane, my kids keep me grounded, and my writing keeps me inspired.
Kentucky might be best-known for bourbon, horses, and caves — but our state is nothing if not well-rounded. Kentucky has a proud footprint in the music industry, in fact, with legendary icons like Loretta Lynn and Rosemary Clooney hailing from the Bluegrass State. And there’s a place in the state that honors the many Kentuckians who have made a significant contribution to the music industry. Celebrate Bluegrass Legends at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum, an only-in-Kentucky attraction sure to make your Kentucky-loving heart swell with pride.
Did you know that the Bluegrass State has birthed some of the most legendary icons in the music industry?
The museum contains memorabilia, artifacts, and exhibits that shine a spotlight on the numerous bands, singers, and music birthed in the Bluegrass State.
In addition to the more traditional museum displays and exhibits, you'll find some unique and quirky little showpieces, like this one: The Moron Brothers Bluegrass tour bus! This iconic bug has been featured in many videos, album covers, and Facebook posts... and it's kind of a big deal!
Even the building that houses the museum is historic -- and related to Horse Country! The front section of the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum used to be John Lair's horse stables. Lair, who founded Renfro Valley Entertainment Center in 1939, had his home and stables built here in 1944; today, these winsome structures provide the perfect setting for a Bluegrass music museum.
The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum is one of those places that absolutely needs to be on your Bluegrass bucket list. You'll be entertained and inspired at this only-in-Kentucky attraction!