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| Kentucky country music legend and banjo picker, Lily May Ledford |
Today marks the 100th birthday of Lily May Ledford. She was born on March 17, 1917 in Pilot, Kentucky. She began her career in music after being discovered at a talent contest in Chicago by John Lair. Mr. Lair was the creator of Renfro Valley Barn Dance, which continues to this day here in Kentucky.
