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Office of Gov. Andy Beshear/FacebookGov. Andy Beshear announced the creation of the Governor’s Office of Music Friday during an appearance at Bourbon & Beyond in Louisville, one of the state’s marquee music festivals. -
John Russell/APCommunities worldwide are dedicating Friday to honoring Dolly Parton. The day falls on Sept. 25, a wink at her hit song “9 to 5.” Parton, who died of cancer last month at age 80, left a legacy as a singer-songwriter, actor, philanthropist and entrepreneur. In the U.S., many states are establishing Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day, highlighting her career and commitment to improving literacy. People can celebrate by donating to her Imagination Library or dressing in her signature style. Parton hoped her songs would have a lasting impact.
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The author and environmentalist died Monday at the age of 92. -
A new paper from Vanderbilt shows price mark-ups from online scalpers and ticket fees cost buyers $11 billion per year. -
Dolly Parton paved the way for generations of Appalachian performers, who looked to her as a source of inspiration. -
Murray State University’s Department of Art and Design and University Galleries hosted an annual lecture as part of the Patricia L. Summerville series this month with guest artist-in-printmaking Delita Martin, whose exhibit “Sometimes My Blues Change Colors,” in the Clara M. Eagle Gallery. -
The Kentucky author, activist died in his hometown in Henry County. -
A western Tennessee landmark is paying tribute to the late country legend – and Tennessee native – Dolly Parton. -
Dollywood opened the park the day after Dolly Parton’s death to carry on the country music icon’s legacy and honor her spirit saying “the show must go on.” -
Dolly Parton’s death Tuesday marked the loss of not only an American country music legend, but, also, a major philanthropist. -
The Oscar Devereaux Micheaux Black Film and Arts Festival is returning for its second year this Friday at Paducah’s Maiden Alley Cinema.
