Central City

Life-size bronze statues of John Prine and the Everly Brothers — Don and Phil — were dedicated in the small western Kentucky community of Central City on Friday, where the artists' had deep roots. John Prine's parents were both from Muhlenberg County, which he immortalized in his song "Paradise."

Central City celebrates western Ky. roots of Everly Brothers, John Prine with life-size bronze statues

Derek Operle

Life-size statues of a trio of music legends with Central City roots — Don and Phil Everly and John Prine — were dedicated on Friday in the small western Kentucky community’s downtown.

This rendering of Festival Square in Central City shows the planned bronze statues of Don and Phil Everly and John Prine.

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Central City is creating Festival Square to honor three icons who put Muhlenberg County on the worldwide music map – Don Everly, Phil Everly and John Prine.

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