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Kentucky Music

This series explores a variety of traditional musicians performing music ranging from old-time banjo and fiddle tunes and mountain ballads, to bluegrass and more contemporary music from the bluegrass state. A Jeffrey Hill/Morehead State University production.

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Brett Ratliff - S1 E6

Premiered On: 09/09/2011

Musician Brett Ratliff grew up in the historic coal camps of Van Lear, Kentucky, in Johnson County.

  • Saturday April 4, 2026 3:30 am ET on KETKY
  • Saturday April 4, 2026 2:30 am CT on KETKY
  • Saturday April 4, 2026 8:30 pm ET on KETKY
  • Saturday April 4, 2026 7:30 pm CT on KETKY

Jamie and Jesse Wells - S1 E7

Premiered On: 09/16/2011

Jamie Wells is recognized as one of the finest Kentucky fiddlers today. He performs with special guest Jesse Wells.

  • Saturday April 11, 2026 3:30 am ET on KETKY
  • Saturday April 11, 2026 2:30 am CT on KETKY
  • Saturday April 11, 2026 8:30 pm ET on KETKY
  • Saturday April 11, 2026 7:30 pm CT on KETKY

John P. Rodgers - S1 E8

Premiered On: 09/23/2011

John P. Rogers, a young Carter County musician, performs.

  • Saturday April 18, 2026 3:30 am ET on KETKY
  • Saturday April 18, 2026 2:30 am CT on KETKY
  • Saturday April 18, 2026 8:30 pm ET on KETKY
  • Saturday April 18, 2026 7:30 pm CT on KETKY

Rich and the Po' Folk - S1 E11

Premiered On: 10/14/2011

Rich and the Po' Folks was formed by a group of friends that shared a love for traditional mountain music.

  • Saturday April 25, 2026 3:30 am ET on KETKY
  • Saturday April 25, 2026 2:30 am CT on KETKY
  • Saturday April 25, 2026 8:30 pm ET on KETKY
  • Saturday April 25, 2026 7:30 pm CT on KETKY

Adkins and O'Quinn - S1 E12

Premiered On: 10/21/2011

Pike County's Adkins & O'Quinn compose new songs and instrumental tunes in their bluegrass style.

  • Saturday May 2, 2026 3:30 am ET on KETKY
  • Saturday May 2, 2026 2:30 am CT on KETKY
  • Saturday May 2, 2026 8:30 pm ET on KETKY
  • Saturday May 2, 2026 7:30 pm CT on KETKY
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Don and Carmen Rogers - S1 E5

  • Saturday March 28, 2026 8:30 pm ET on KETKY
  • Saturday March 28, 2026 7:30 pm CT on KETKY
  • Saturday March 28, 2026 3:30 am ET on KETKY
  • Saturday March 28, 2026 2:30 am CT on KETKY

Mike Havens and Blue Mountain Grass - S1 E4

  • Saturday March 21, 2026 8:30 pm ET on KETKY
  • Saturday March 21, 2026 7:30 pm CT on KETKY
  • Saturday March 21, 2026 3:30 am ET on KETKY
  • Saturday March 21, 2026 2:30 am CT on KETKY

John Harrod and Tona Barkley - S1 E2

  • Saturday March 14, 2026 8:30 pm ET on KETKY
  • Saturday March 14, 2026 7:30 pm CT on KETKY
  • Saturday March 14, 2026 3:30 am ET on KETKY
  • Saturday March 14, 2026 2:30 am CT on KETKY

John Haywood - S1 E1

  • Saturday March 7, 2026 8:30 pm ET on KETKY
  • Saturday March 7, 2026 7:30 pm CT on KETKY
  • Saturday March 7, 2026 3:30 am ET on KETKY
  • Saturday March 7, 2026 2:30 am CT on KETKY

Kentucky Wild Horse - S1 E13

  • Saturday February 28, 2026 8:30 pm ET on KETKY
  • Saturday February 28, 2026 7:30 pm CT on KETKY
  • Saturday February 28, 2026 3:30 am ET on KETKY
  • Saturday February 28, 2026 2:30 am CT on KETKY
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