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My Old Kentucky Home State Park is located in Bardstown in Nelson County. “It’s a very unique place because we’re in the right in the middle of the bourbon industry, but it’s a sanctuary ...
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.
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 ...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - From the moment the band strikes up the first hymn-like notes, the song “My Old Kentucky Home” has been known to drive some to sentimental tears and others to vocal protest.
My Old Kentucky Home in Bardstown is all decked out for the holidays with fun events for the whole family. “An Old Kentucky Christmas Carol” features a talented music cast performing Charles D ...
"My Old Kentucky Home" Faces a Changing World. The event was organized by non-profit organization Kentucky to the World (KTW), in collaboration with Kentucky Performing Arts. According to the KTW ...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - When the University of Louisville Band performed “My Old Kentucky Home” at the start of this year’s Derby, the singers scheduled to perform with them weren’t on the stage. The ...
“Okay,” Dr. Jason Cumberledge said. “My Old Kentucky Home, our state song. This was arranged by our director of bands, and this is the first time we’ve played it this year.” Cumberledge ...