The Country Music Highway means so much to me. I grew up in that special part of Kentucky, as did so many of my friends who have also been fortunate enough to find careers in Country music. And now the Country Music Highway folks have launched a great project they’re calling THE ROAD TO FAME, an annual competition to find the next generation of Country artists from the hills and hollers along the Highway. Keeping music alive on the stage and in the schools is close to my heart. I encourage everyone to get behind this project. Please join me in supporting THE ROAD TO FAME and the difference it will make in the lives of our friends and neighbors. – Naomi Judd
The Grand Prize winner of the 2012 Country Music Highway Road To Fame is… LOGAN HALL. Logan came out on top in very close competition between the twelve finalists at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg on June 16. Whitley Mullins took 2nd place with Bronson Bush and JoLeigh tied for third place. Read more about the exciting Final HERE.
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The search is on to discover who will carry on the tradition of Loretta Lynn, Dwight Yoakam, Keith Whitley, Billy Ray Cyrus, Ricky Skaggs, Tom T. Hall & the other stars from along “The Highway.”
Auditions for the 2013 Road To Fame begin on April 6, 2013. Meanwhile, check out our complete schedule of audition round and sign up to receive our e-mail newsletter so you’ll be among the first to know about the contest, the venues, the prizes and everything about setting out on the ROAD TO FAME!
RegisterMore InfoCheck out our 2012 WINNER Logan Hall's Music Video "Treasures From The Ground". Since winning the Country Music Highway Road To Fame Contest, Logan has completed a course of study at the PCG Nashville Institute, released his first single and Music Video, and spent a week writing songs with Tom T. Hall at his ranch in Nashville.
| Audition Rounds: |
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| Hampton Inn - Pikeville - Sat, April 6 - 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. |
| JWSP - Prestonsburg - Sun, April 7 - 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. |
| Fannin Motors - Ashland - Sat, April 27 - 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. |
| Ramada Inn - Paintsville - Sun, April 28 - 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. |
| 2013 Qualifying Rounds: |
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| Expo Center - Pikeville - Fri, May 3 - 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. |
| MAC - Prestonsburg - Sat, May 4 - 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. |
| SIPP - Paintsville - Sat, May 11 - 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. |
| PAC - Ashland - Sun, May 12 - 2 p.m.- 6 p.m. |
| 2013 Semi Finals: |
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| MAC - Prestonsburg - Friday, June 14 - 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. |
| MAC - Prestonsburg - Sat, June 15 - 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. |
| 2013 Finals: |
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| MAC - Prestonsburg - Sat, July 13 - 7:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. |
On March 1, 1994, a bill sponsored by State Representative Hubert Collins was passed and US Route 23 in Eastern Kentucky became “The Country Music Highway” to recognize the famous Country music stars that came from the region. In 2002, the Country Music Highway was also recognized as a National Scenic Byway. The 144-mile stretch of highway runs north and south along the eastern part of the state through the lush hills and valleys of Appalachia. More information is available at www.CountryMusicHighway.com
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