Kentucky is known as the Bluegrass State due to the prevalence of the bluish-purple tinted grass called bluegrass. The state legislature approved the nickname in the 1960s, and it has become closely linked to the state’s identity. Bluegrass music, derived from Scottish, Irish, and English traditional music, also originated in the state. Kentucky is divided […]
Bluegrass festivals bring together bluegrass singers and audiences, featuring food, crafts, and other items for sale. The genre originated in the US and blends many musical cultures, with a worldwide audience. Planning begins months before the event, and performers are scheduled throughout the day and evening. The festivals are family events, with well-known and up-and-coming […]
