Matthew Wickstrom

Kentucky, Lexington

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Emmylou Harris Revisits 'Wrecking Ball': How The GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Inductee Marked A "Huge Turning Point" For Her Career

3 days ago | grammy.com | Matthew Wickstrom

Emmylou Harris performs in 1995. Photo: Frans Schellekens/RedfernsAs the country star's redefining album joins the GRAMMY Hall of Fame, Harris reflects on the bold choices she made on her eighteenth set and how it still inspires her today. |GRAMMYs/May 13, 2025 - 08:50 pmBy 1995, Emmylou Harris was already a certified star, with 10 Top 10 albums and five No. 1 hits on country charts.
15 Blake Shelton Songs That Showcase His Playful Spirit & Knack For Hits

1 week ago | grammy.com | Matthew Wickstrom

Blake Shelton performs on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in 2024. Photo: PG/Bauer-Griffin/GC ImagesThe country star delivers his new album, 'For Recreational Use Only,' on the heels of landing his latest No. 1 single. Revisit some of the chart-toppers and collaborations that have made Shelton a beloved genre mainstay. |GRAMMYs/May 9, 2025 - 06:33 pmFor nearly 25 years, Blake Shelton has been at the center of the country music zeitgeist.
Live from Downtown, it’s Thursday Night!

1 week ago | smileypete.com | Matthew Wickstrom

For three decades, Thursday Night Live has been Lexingtonians’ go-to event to get their weekends started early. It’s also been a boon for downtown businesses, with well over 1,000 people flocking to Tandy Park for the weekly concert series, held April through October.
I'm With Her Detail How 'Wild & Clear & Blue' Was Born From Scheduling Conflicts, Self-Awareness & Catharsis

1 week ago | grammy.com | Matthew Wickstrom

I'm With HerAs Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O'Donovan and Sara Watkins reunite for their second album, the folk trio reflect on the project's seven-year journey and why they're "prideful of where we've grown to be as a band."|GRAMMYs/May 6, 2025 - 05:22 pmOver a decade into their time playing together, I'm With Her — the supergroup of folk stars Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O'Donovan and Sara Watkins — has honed in on a sound that's "Wild and Clear and Blue" as ever.
Tyler Childers: Kroger Field concert ‘really big moment for me and the fellas’

3 weeks ago | kentucky.com | Matthew Wickstrom

Tens of thousands of fans — some long-time Tyler Childers concert goers and many seeing him for the first time — all came together for two hours of musical fellowship on Saturday night, and Kroger Field was the church.
Tyler Childers: Kroger Field concert ‘really big moment for me and the fellas’

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Matthew Wickstrom

Tens of thousands of fans — some long-time Tyler Childers concert goers and many seeing him for the first time — all came together for two hours of musical fellowship on Saturday night, and Kroger Field was the church.
Popular Lexington bar, burger restaurant has been a ‘playground for adults’ for 40 years

1 month ago | kentucky.com | Matthew Wickstrom

While most of Lexington’s landscape has transformed around it, one local gathering place has stood the test of time in the same location for four decades — and counting. Rose & Jim’s Bar And Grill, which takes its name from original owners Jimmie C. and Rosetta Bayes, opened on a rundown motel property along US 25 (now Georgetown Road) just south of the Fayette-Scott county line in 1985, albeit under a different name than now.
Popular Lexington bar, burger restaurant has been a ‘playground for adults’ for 40 years

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Matthew Wickstrom

While most of Lexington’s landscape has transformed around it, one local gathering place has stood the test of time in the same location for four decades — and counting. Rose & Jim’s Bar And Grill, which takes its name from original owners Jimmie C. and Rosetta Bayes, opened on a rundown motel property along US 25 (now Georgetown Road) just south of the Fayette-Scott county line in 1985, albeit under a different name than now.
This Lexington bar with wine, beer and Hot Wheels cars has a vibe and seat for everyone

1 month ago | kentucky.com | Tasha Poullard |Matthew Wickstrom

One Lexington wine bar is winning over customers not just with its drinks, but with its events and quirky bar decor, leading to its win as Best Wine Bar for Smiley Pete’s Best of Lex in 2024. Darling Wine Bar at 101 W Loudon #164 took over space in Greyline Station, previously occupied by The Breeze Wine Bar, in July 2023. Since then it has quickly built up a loyal community of fans thanks to an approach that favors inclusion over pretentiousness and never takes itself too seriously.
This Lexington bar with wine, beer and Hot Wheels cars has a vibe and seat for everyone

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Matthew Wickstrom

One Lexington wine bar is winning over customers not just with its drinks, but with its events and quirky bar decor, leading to its win as Best Wine Bar for Smiley Pete’s Best of Lex in 2024. Darling Wine Bar at 101 W Loudon #164 took over space in Greyline Station, previously occupied by The Breeze Wine Bar, in July 2023. Since then it has quickly built up a loyal community of fans thanks to an approach that favors inclusion over pretentiousness and never takes itself too seriously.

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