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JOSHUA MOORE
PAT & CHUCK BLACKLEY
KENTUCKY
TOP: Early pioneer reenactors are part of the
experience at Kentucky's Cumberland Gap
National Historical Park.
BOTTOM: Berea, along Kentucky's Wilderness
Road Heritage Trail, is the Folk Arts & Crafts
Capital of Kentucky.
Country Music Highway
Drive through the seven counties along
the state's eastern border that have " produced
more million-selling [musical] artists
than any other region per capita in the
world. " This area, a homeplace to superstar
singing and songwriting talent, is also
rich with other artists, pioneer history, the
most famous feud of all times (HatfieldMcCoy)
and unsurpassed natural beauty.
For 150 miles along U.S. 23, visitors can
experience life in Appalachia both from
the past and today.
Paramount Arts Center (Ashland).
This historic theatre offers 120 performances
per year across many entertainment
genres. Built in 1931, it seats 1,417
people and draws over a quarter of a million
patrons per year. There are concerts,
plays, seasonal productions, a jazz series,
classes and workshops all happening here.
Local country music stars Billy Ray Cyrus
and The Judds launched their careers at
this location. (paramountartscenter.com)
Loretta Lynn Homeplace, Butcher
Holler (Van Lear). No visit to the hills
of Kentucky would be complete without
a stop (and some photos) at the birthplace
of the " Queen of Country Music. "
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The famous " coal miner's daughter " and
her sister Crystal Gayle spent their early
years here before stepping onto the world
stage. Stop at Webb's Grocery, 100 years
old and run by Loretta's brother, to get
info on touring the homeplace. And,
with a bit of good timing, listen to some
pickin' on a porch. (paintsvilletourism.
com/index.php/attractions)
Pike County. Plan a scenic drive on
U.S. 23 through the largest county in the
state, and home to country music star
Patty Loveless. This county is home to
the world's most famous feud (tours available);
has a connection with Henry Ford;
and, contains the " eighth wonder of the
world, " the Pikeville Cut-Through, a massive
undertaking to protect the town from
devastating floods and pollution. The CVB
visitor center welcomes you to the county.
(tourpikecounty.com)
*Read about more specific destinations at
countrymusichighway.com.
Wilderness Road Heritage Highway
Take a drive on Kentucky's 94-mile highway
dedicated to preserving the natural
and cultural history of the state. State
Highway 299 and U.S. 25 carry travelers
through the wilderness and the towns.
Along the way, visitors can see the maj
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http://www.countrymusichighway.com
http://www.paramountartscenter.com
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