Editor's note: This story was originally published on May 4, 2024. It has since been updated. One of the most notable pastimes at the Kentucky Derby is a playing of the old Stephen Foster song "My ...

You'll hear My Old Kentucky Home sung at Churchill Downs as you usually do before the Kentucky Derby, but did you know that the Kentucky state song is actually controversial? You will now.

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The "Riders Up" call has been given. “My Old Kentucky Home” has been sung. And the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby is officially in the books. A little rain didn't rain on Sovereignty ...

the bugler sounded the call to the post and the horses began to enter the famed Churchill Downs Racetrack as the University of Louisville marching band and choir performed “My Old Kentucky Home.” ...

After the Call to Post is the playing of the state song, “My Old Kentucky Home.” The tradition dates back to the 1920s and the University of Louisville marching band has been part of the ...

After the Call to Post is the playing of the state song, “My Old Kentucky Home.” The tradition dates back to the 1920s and the University of Louisville marching band has been part of the performance ...

It's 150,000 fans jammed under the Twin Spires for a fashion show mixed with an all-day party that is heavy on traditions like mint juleps, singing “My Old Kentucky Home” and a garland of red ...