A Grand Night for Singing

Program Details

In Performance at the Governor's Mansion

About In Performance at the Governor's Mansion

Showcases the dynamic variety of Kentucky artist and arts groups, as well as the state's contributions to American culture. The series is a partnerships among the Governor's Office (Special Projects and the Governor's Mansion); the Secretary's Office, Cabinet for Education, Arts, and Humanities; and KET.

Upcoming

Spirited Sounds, Tall Tales, and Amazing Grace

Premiered On: April 25, 2001

Features Jason De La Rosa on Native American flute; the Roadside Theatre storytelling group performing a ?Jack tale?; and Raison D'etre, a women's singing trio with a wide-ranging repertoire. Sky Yancey hosts. A 2001 KET production.

• Wednesday February 2, 2022 3:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday February 2, 2022 2:00 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday February 2, 2022 11:30 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday February 2, 2022 10:30 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday February 2, 2022 8:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Wednesday February 2, 2022 7:00 pm CT on KETKY

Madisonville

Premiered On: December 23, 2001

A concert from the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts in Madisonville spotlights Western Kentucky talent: the Murray State University Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dennis Johnson; vocalist Janet Cunningham; a choral group from the Governor's School for the Arts; and nationally known flutist Jim Walker, originally from Muhlenberg County. A 1997 KET production.

• Wednesday February 9, 2022 3:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday February 9, 2022 2:00 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday February 9, 2022 11:30 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday February 9, 2022 10:30 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday February 9, 2022 8:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Wednesday February 9, 2022 7:00 pm CT on KETKY

Ballads and Blues

Premiered On: October 31, 2002

Tanita Gaines' powerful voice has been compared to Aretha Franklin's. Jonell Mosser has sung backup for artists such as Etta James, B.B. King, and Bonnie Raitt. These two Kentucky artists perform old standards, blues, jazz, country, and rock 'n' roll with their own bands, then share the stage for two encores. A noted member of Gaines' band is Reese Wynans, whose career includes backing up blues great Stevie Ray Vaughan. A 2002 KET production.

• Wednesday February 16, 2022 3:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday February 16, 2022 2:00 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday February 16, 2022 11:30 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday February 16, 2022 10:30 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday February 16, 2022 8:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Wednesday February 16, 2022 7:00 pm CT on KETKY

Salute to American Music

Premiered On: January 5, 2003

A musical journey through American history, beginning with brass band music of the mid-1800s as performed by Saxton's Cornet Band. Pianist Ray Johnson of Louisville follows with a salute to America's music, jazz, paying special homage to Duke Ellington. The Juggernaut Jug Band winds up the evening with an eclectic mix of rousing tunes from the 1930s to contemporary times. A 2003 KET production.

• Wednesday February 23, 2022 3:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday February 23, 2022 2:00 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday February 23, 2022 11:30 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday February 23, 2022 10:30 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday February 23, 2022 8:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Wednesday February 23, 2022 7:00 pm CT on KETKY

Recent

Prestonsburg - S4 E3

• Wednesday January 26, 2022 8:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Wednesday January 26, 2022 7:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Wednesday January 26, 2022 11:30 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday January 26, 2022 10:30 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday January 26, 2022 3:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday January 26, 2022 2:00 am CT on KETKY

The Poetry of Jazz/The Jazz of Poetry - S4 E2

• Wednesday January 19, 2022 8:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Wednesday January 19, 2022 7:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Wednesday January 19, 2022 12:23 pm ET on KETKY
• Wednesday January 19, 2022 11:23 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday January 19, 2022 11:30 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday January 19, 2022 10:30 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday January 19, 2022 3:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday January 19, 2022 2:00 am CT on KETKY

Bluegrass Royalty - S4 E1

• Wednesday January 12, 2022 8:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Wednesday January 12, 2022 7:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Wednesday January 12, 2022 11:30 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday January 12, 2022 10:30 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday January 12, 2022 3:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday January 12, 2022 2:00 am CT on KETKY

Diverse Cultures - S3 E1

• Wednesday January 5, 2022 8:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Wednesday January 5, 2022 7:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Wednesday January 5, 2022 3:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday January 5, 2022 2:00 am CT on KETKY

1997 Holiday Program - S1 E4

• Wednesday December 29, 2021 8:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Wednesday December 29, 2021 7:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Wednesday December 29, 2021 11:30 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday December 29, 2021 10:30 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday December 29, 2021 3:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday December 29, 2021 2:00 am CT on KETKY

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