Kentucky Center for Traditional Music

Kentucky Center for Traditional Music The official page for the Kentucky Center for Traditional Music at Morehead State University.

Deep in the heart of the Bluegrass state, the Kentucky Center for Traditional Music bases itself amidst the history of bluegrass, old time, and country music. The KCTM purposes itself on preserving, teaching, developing and celebrating the rich mountain heritage surrounding it.

08/26/2026

Alanabeth Duncan got some good some exciting news from Rickey Wasson this morning! Please help us in congratulating her on receiving the JD Crowe Scholarship presented by JD’s family and Meadowgreen Appalachian Music Park!

These scholarships have helped our students immensely over the years and we can’t thank all involved for their continued collaboration in support of our students!

The Mountain Music Ambassadors will perform at CroweFest TOMORROW, Thursday, August 27 @ 6PM!

🎶 STUDENTS IN ACTION | ALLISON WALKER This summer, Traditional Music Studies major Allison Walker had the opportunity to...
08/24/2026

🎶 STUDENTS IN ACTION | ALLISON WALKER

This summer, Traditional Music Studies major Allison Walker had the opportunity to grow her songwriting skills at the Appalachian Writers' Workshop at the Hindman Settlement School.

The retreat brought together accomplished songwriters for workshops, song circles, and conversations about the craft. Allison learned from a terrific group of artists, including Kentucky Music Hall of Fame member Dale Ann Bradley, pictured here with her.

There’s another great KCTM connection, too! Sarah Kate Morgan, a KCTM graduate and Hindman’s Director of Traditional Arts Education, helped organize the retreat.

We love seeing our students seek out experiences like this—learning from working artists, developing their own creative voices, and becoming part of the region’s musical community. 🎶👏

08/21/2026

🎶 We’ll see you right here at Twin K***s!

Director Lewis stopped by the amphitheater for a preview of where the music will happen. Join the Mountain Music Ambassadors for an evening of live traditional music in one of the prettiest settings around!

📍 Twin K***s Campground, Morehead, KY
📅 Saturday, September 5
⏰ 6:00 PM

Bring a chair, bring a friend, and come spend the evening with us! 🪕🌲

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08/21/2026

First week lobby jams 💯

🎟️ SOLD OUT—AGAIN! 🎟️WOW! In less than a week, the Darrell Scott concert sold out. We released additional tickets…and th...
08/20/2026

🎟️ SOLD OUT—AGAIN! 🎟️

WOW! In less than a week, the Darrell Scott concert sold out. We released additional tickets…and those are gone, too!!

We can't thank you enough for the incredible response and support. We’re stoked to welcome a full house to the Rowan County Arts Center for this special evening! 🎶

Thank you, thank you, thank you—both to ticket buyers and the Hinkle Endowment for the Humanities, which made this event possible!

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We loved having Violet and the Newsroom in the KCTM studio recently! We’ve gotten a sneak peak into their artistry and y...
08/18/2026

We loved having Violet and the Newsroom in the KCTM studio recently! We’ve gotten a sneak peak into their artistry and you are going to enjoy their forthcoming recordings!

🎶 Welcome back! We hope you’re ready for a great Fall 2026! 🎶📌 Reminder: Band Placement Auditions & Semester Meeting📅 To...
08/17/2026

🎶 Welcome back! We hope you’re ready for a great Fall 2026! 🎶

📌 Reminder: Band Placement Auditions & Semester Meeting
📅 Tomorrow — Tuesday, August 18
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 KCTM Room 112

Attendance is required for all Traditional Music Studies majors and minors, and non-majors enrolled in a KCTM ensemble.

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone back in the building and starting the semester together. Bring your instrument, bring a song, and let’s get back to making music! 🎻🪕🎸

🎻 Summer Spotlight: Students on StageThis week, we’re celebrating Peyton Byrns, a Traditional Music Studies student who ...
08/14/2026

🎻 Summer Spotlight: Students on Stage

This week, we’re celebrating Peyton Byrns, a Traditional Music Studies student who has spent his summer performing, teaching, and growing as a musician!

Peyton has stayed busy on steel guitar, performing with Naomi & Blair Carman, David Peterson, Southern Retreat, and Skylar & Erin. He also joined performed at the Stidham Old Time Music Gathering.

Beyond the stage, Peyton has been giving back as an instructor with the Pick and Bow at Martin County High School - Inez, Kentucky program, helping young musicians develop their own skills and connection to traditional music!

From steel guitar gigs to bluegrass stages to teaching the next generation, Peyton’s summer is a great example of learning through experience—and putting that experience to work!

👏 We’re proud of you, Peyton! Keep pickin’!

🎶 JUST ANNOUNCED: AN EVENING WITH DARRELL SCOTT 🎶The Kentucky Center for Traditional Music is honored to welcome acclaim...
08/11/2026

🎶 JUST ANNOUNCED: AN EVENING WITH DARRELL SCOTT 🎶

The Kentucky Center for Traditional Music is honored to welcome acclaimed singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Darrell Scott to Morehead, KY on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

The writer behind unforgettable songs including “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive,” “Long Time Gone,” and “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive,” Darrell is a masterful storyteller whose music moves effortlessly through country, bluegrass, folk, and Americana.

Admission is FREE, but seating is limited and advance tickets are required.

🎟 Reserve your tickets: [https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kentuckycenterfortraditionalmusic/2337838]

This event is made possible by the Buckner and Sally Hinkle Endowment for Humanities through the MSU Foundation. Established by the Hinkle family in memory of Buckner Hinkle and Sally Woodford Spears Hinkle, the endowment helps bring meaningful humanities experiences to our region. KCTM is honored to receive this support for its 2026–2027 season!

A Voice. A Guitar. A Thousand Stories.Official Announcement TOMORROW (8/11) at 10AM!
08/10/2026

A Voice. A Guitar. A Thousand Stories.

Official Announcement TOMORROW (8/11) at 10AM!

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