The Country Music Highway is a scenic byway devoted to the rich heritage and history of the region.
To this day, there exists a hotbed of talent along the Country Music Highway that is sure to continue our tradition of bringing the world our great brand of music. Where can one take in all this great new music you ask? Below is a list of venues that feature up-and-coming Eastern Kentucky country talent!
Attraction Spotlight
Continuing the Country Music Tradition.
Be immersed in the traditions of Eastern Kentucky’s mountain music. This byway has been home to over a dozen well-known country music stars, including Pike County’s own Patty Loveless and Dwight Yoakam. Other Country Music superstars that hail from Pike County’s surrounding area include Chris Stapleton, Tyler Childers, Wynonna Judd, Naomi Judd, Loretta Lynn, Crystal Gayle, Billy Ray Cyrus, Tom T. Hall, Ricky Skaggs, Keith Whitley, and Gary Stewart, with many local performers poised for country music stardom.
Country Music Highway Attractions
Eastern Kentucky is ripe with talent, and with plenty of venues within the surrounding area offering top-notch productions featuring the best in country music. Below are some venues located near Pikeville, Kentucky in neighboring towns such as Prestonsburg and Paintsville.
Appalachian Wireless Arena
Shows throughout the year featuring a variety of artists from across genres. Featuring today’s hottest artists, live sports events, conventions and more.
Appalachian Center for the Arts
Professional theatre and music productions in downtown Pikeville, Kentucky. Features live music events as well as a variety of theatre shows.
The Mac Arts Center
Prestonsburg’s premiere entertainment venue that features local and internationally known talent. One of the region’s top weekend live entertainment venues.
US 23 Country Music Museum & Butcher Holler
See memorbilia from Country music’s biggest stars, and explore the homeplace of “the coalminer’s daughter”, Loretta Lynn.
The Paramount Arts Center
Historic Theatre that is featured on the National Registry for Historic Places. Still in operation, showcasing a variety of entertainment productions.
Levitt AMP
Local outdoor music venue offering free live music to downtown Whitesburg, Kentucky. Enjoy a wide array of music genres in a family friendly atmosphere.
The Breaks Interstate Park
Located in the stunningly beautiful Breaks Interstate Park, the Breaks Outdoor Amphitheatre features special music events each year, typically showcasing gospel, country and bluegrass.
The Sipp Theatre
This historic theatre located in Paintsville, Kentucky features over 15 live concerts a year. Enjoy special events such as live music, movies and theatre productions.
Find the Pike County Visitors Information Center
Contact
831 Hambley Blvd.Pikeville, KY 41501
Phone: (606) 432-5063
Email:
[email protected]
Contact: Tony K. Tackett, Executive Director
Country Music Highway US 23 Gallery
There’s something in the water in Eastern Kentucky, as our region is a hotbed of legendary country music talent.
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