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Kentucky's CMH

On March 1, 1994, an historic bill sponsored by State Representative Hubert Collins was passed and little-known US Route 23 Highway in eastern Kentucky became "The Country Music Highway." This was done to recognize all the well-known country music stars that came from this region.

Only eight years later and with the vision and perseverance of Congressman Hal Rogers, the Country Music Highway was recognized as a National Scenic Byway in June, 2002. This 144 mile stretch of highway runs north and south along the eastern part of the state of Kentucky and covers seven counties.

The musical talent that has devedloped from these Appalachian hills includes Loretta Lynn, Wynonna & Naomi Judd, Billy Ray Cyrus, Tom T. Hall, Ricky Skaggs, Keith Whitley, Dwight Yoakam, Gary Stewart, Patty Loveless, Crystal Gayle and more.

Visitors to this area will quickly realize that this entire region is steeped in cultural and musical history, celebrating the musica