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| Original Renfro Valley Barn Dance Crew |
For 78 years, Renfro Valley
Entertainment Center has provided musical entertainment. From country to
gospel to bluegrass music, as well as comedy, so many acts have graced the
stage at both the Old Barn and New Barn. Many of those have went on to
become award winning, internationally known superstars. One of those acts were The Coon Creek Girls. On the other side, many acts were perennial favorites in the new barn, including The Oak Ridge Boys. The original Renfro Valley Barn Dance started in 1939 and was carried by WHAS-AM out of Louisville and WCKY-AM in Cincinnati. It is no longer on the radio, but fans can enjoy it live in person every Saturday night.
In the past, Renfro Valley hosted a Gathering Radio Show, which began in September of 1943 on the CBS Radio Network. It was the third oldest continually broadcast radio program in America – only the Grand Ole Opry and Music & the Spoken Word had been broadcasted longer.
Over the weekend, Renfro Valley Entertainment Center released some of its
musicians and singers that performed at the Old Barn. Many have
questioned the motives and what has gone on. Today, Renfro Valley
released the following statement:
Renfro Valley Entertainment Center being in its 78th season is
restructuring its business plan. All of these changes have been made and will
continue to be made with the best of interest for Renfro Valley and our
dedicated guests in our mind. Renfro Valley Entertainment Center will continue
to operate with a full schedule, which will include more headliner concerts in
both theaters and our Renfro Valley shows will continue.
Renfro Valley has provided many tourists from all over the world to
Rockcastle County, provided employment to many residents in the county and
surrounding counties throughout the years, as well as providing tourism dollars
and county taxes. We would like to have the local support with us as we move
forth with our vision for the Valley.
For more information and updates you may find that on Facebook,
Instagram, and Twitter and our website or call our ticket office at
1-800-765-7464.
Be sure to visit www.renfrovalley.com for further details
on future shows. Kentucky Country Music has covered quite a few performances, as well as the history of Renfro Valley as it is viable to the music community and local community of southeast Kentucky. Be sure to support this long lasting venue that has provided family friendly entertainment for generations.
