The program is no longer broadcast, but a live show bearing its name takes place on Saturday nights at the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center in Renfro Valley, Kentucky. A sister program, the Renfro Valley Gatherin' (established in 1943), continues to air.
PBS did a documentary series on American Roots Music called "In the Valley Where Time Stands Still", which is a film about the history of the Renfro Valley Barn Dance.
A barn dance is any kind of dance involving traditional or folk music with traditional dancing, occasionally held in a barn, but, these days, much more likely to be in any suitable building.
The term “barn dance” is usually associated with family-oriented or community-oriented events, usually for people who do not normally dance. The caller will, therefore, generally use easy dances so that everyone can join in.
Barn dances, as social dances, were popular in Ireland until the 1950s, and were typically danced to tunes with 4/4 rhythms.
Radio adaptations
WLS in Chicago is credited with developing the “barn dance” radio format, which was in large part responsible for the advent of country music in the United States. The National Barn Dance began as a program of old-time fiddling on April 19, 1924, with George D. Hay as the show's host and announcer. A year-and-a-half later, Hay moved to Nashville, Tennessee and brought in an old-time fiddler to launch the WSM Barn Dance; this show is now known as the Grand Ole Opry and remains on the air to this day. Dozens of similar programs cropped up on AM radio stations all across the United States, from New England to Los Angeles, including the WWVA Jamboree in Wheeling, West Virginia (1933), the Renfro Valley Barn Dance in Kentucky (1939), the Louisiana Hayride (1948), the Tennessee Jamboree (1953) and Ozark Jubilee (1954). Television adaptations (often under the guise of early variety shows) were popular in the 1950s and early 1960s but eventually faded out of style.
Renfro Valley is a neighborhood located just off Interstate 75 in Mount Vernon, a city in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States. The community of Renfro Valley (which has its own United States Post Office, zip code 40473) includes the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center. Since being founded by local area native John Lair and others in 1939, Renfro Valley Entertainment Center has hosted the Renfro Valley Barn Dance, a traditional country music show which gave entertainers such as Hank Snow, Hank Williams, Red Foley, and Homer and Jethro the spotlight early in their careers. The Barn Dance and other programming originating in Renfro Valley was broadcast over the CBS Radio Network until the late 1950s.
Today, Renfro Valley is known throughout Kentucky and the rest of the country for its rich history of "Real Country Music by Real Country Folks." This tradition continues today with outstanding stage shows put on by the current cast of Renfro Valley entertainers. Also, since 1992, Renfro Valley Entertainment Center has hosted Headliner Concerts that feature a mixture of well-known country singers with newer artists, as well as bluegrass, gospel, and comedy acts.
A History of Renfro Valley, Kentucky -- Kentucky's Country Music Capital
Rockcastle County native John Lair had a dream of turning the beautiful, isolated valley he called home into an entertainment destination where time stands still. From his original Renfro Valley Barn dance in 1939 to the modern county stars of today, Renfro Valley has entertainment millions while preserving traditional Appalachian and country music. Everyone from Red Foley to Loretta Lynn have graced its stages. The Valley is also home to the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
For information on upcoming shows and events: https://www.renfrovalley.com/
published: 07 Feb 2022
Walking tour of Renfro Valley Kentucky
Walking tour of Renfro Valley Kentucky. I go back an revisit a place I remember going to as a child, Renfro Valley, Kentucky. On November 4, 1939, a young man’s dream came true. A proud John Lair welcomed guests to the very first Renfro Valley Barn Dance. Renfro Valley, KY proudly known as “Kentucky’s Country Music Capital”.
Continued Prayer for Kentucky, they had terrible tornadoes recently.
Check them out at the links below
Renfro Valley https://www.renfrovalley.com/
Renfro Valley on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/renfrovalleyentertainment
The Tourist Trap on Twitter https://twitter.com/thetouristtrap1
The Tourist Trap on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thetouristtrap407/?ref=settings
published: 08 Dec 2021
Renfro Valley | Kentucky Life | KET
Tennessee has Nashville, and Missouri has Branson, and Kentucky has Renfro Valley -- proudly known as "Kentucky's Country Music Capital."
Renfro Valley was the dream of Rockcastle County native John Lair. It all began back in 1939, when the radio program "Renfro Valley Barn Dance" hit the radio airwaves, first on WLW in Cincinnati then on WHAS in Louisville.
The barn dance drew crowds by the hundreds. Stars of yesteryear like Red Foley, the Coon Creek Girls, and Slim Miller entertained.
Today Renfro Valley offers shows from March through December, still bringing in hundreds of fans of country, gospel, and mountain bluegrass. The 55-acre complex also includes shops and restaurants, as well as an RV park.
published: 30 Jul 2013
Renfro Valley
Renfro Valley Entertainment Center located in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.
published: 04 Aug 2011
Renfro Valley KOA Campground
The Renfro Valley KOA is located in the rolling hills of southern Kentucky in the area of the country known for being the birthplace of Bluegrass music. True to form, quite a few local attractions focus on Bluegrass including museums and concert halls but there is much more to see here as well including the Daniel Boone National Forest. Guests staying at the Renfro Valley KOA will enjoy a resort like atmosphere with a swimming pool during the summer months, jumping pillow, miniature golf and many other amenities.
For more information please visit:
http://www.insiderperks.com/places/renfro-valley-koa/
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Riding The Sunday Hero Sections ! 2024 Renfro Valley Dual Sport in Kentucky #dirtbike #enduro
We are back on the bikes this past weekend in Mt Vernon, Kentucky! In between the US Hard Enduro Rounds it was nice to stay in our home state. This is one of the best single track trails we've ridden in a long time ! We were unable to attend Saturdays ride but caught 90 miles of beautiful trail on Sunday. Uncle J and our friend Scott tagged along for an epic day in southern Kentucky. People from all over the country come out to this event with over 700 riders on day 1. We kept tabs on where we were all day with the on X app which we will link below. If you've never made it up to Kentucky and want to ride some of the best trail we highly recommend this event!
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published: 09 May 2024
The Renfro Valley New Barn Experience!
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Renfro Valley in Kentucky
Drone footage over Renfro Valley in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. Renfro Valley is known throughout Kentucky and the rest of the country for its rich history of "Real Country Music by Real Country Folks." The Renfro Valley Barn Dance, a traditional country music show which gave entertainers such as Hank Snow, Hank Williams, Red Foley, and Homer and Jethro the spotlight early in their careers.
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published: 19 Aug 2021
RENFRO VALLEY 1940s MOUNT VERNON, KENTUCKY
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Renfro Valley Keepsake Video
Vintage pictures and footage of early Renfro Valley entertainers. Also features clips of John Lair
Rockcastle County native John Lair had a dream of turning the beautiful, isolated valley he called home into an entertainment destination where time stands stil...
Rockcastle County native John Lair had a dream of turning the beautiful, isolated valley he called home into an entertainment destination where time stands still. From his original Renfro Valley Barn dance in 1939 to the modern county stars of today, Renfro Valley has entertainment millions while preserving traditional Appalachian and country music. Everyone from Red Foley to Loretta Lynn have graced its stages. The Valley is also home to the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
For information on upcoming shows and events: https://www.renfrovalley.com/
Rockcastle County native John Lair had a dream of turning the beautiful, isolated valley he called home into an entertainment destination where time stands still. From his original Renfro Valley Barn dance in 1939 to the modern county stars of today, Renfro Valley has entertainment millions while preserving traditional Appalachian and country music. Everyone from Red Foley to Loretta Lynn have graced its stages. The Valley is also home to the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
For information on upcoming shows and events: https://www.renfrovalley.com/
Walking tour of Renfro Valley Kentucky. I go back an revisit a place I remember going to as a child, Renfro Valley, Kentucky. On November 4, 1939, a young man’s...
Walking tour of Renfro Valley Kentucky. I go back an revisit a place I remember going to as a child, Renfro Valley, Kentucky. On November 4, 1939, a young man’s dream came true. A proud John Lair welcomed guests to the very first Renfro Valley Barn Dance. Renfro Valley, KY proudly known as “Kentucky’s Country Music Capital”.
Continued Prayer for Kentucky, they had terrible tornadoes recently.
Check them out at the links below
Renfro Valley https://www.renfrovalley.com/
Renfro Valley on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/renfrovalleyentertainment
The Tourist Trap on Twitter https://twitter.com/thetouristtrap1
The Tourist Trap on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thetouristtrap407/?ref=settings
Walking tour of Renfro Valley Kentucky. I go back an revisit a place I remember going to as a child, Renfro Valley, Kentucky. On November 4, 1939, a young man’s dream came true. A proud John Lair welcomed guests to the very first Renfro Valley Barn Dance. Renfro Valley, KY proudly known as “Kentucky’s Country Music Capital”.
Continued Prayer for Kentucky, they had terrible tornadoes recently.
Check them out at the links below
Renfro Valley https://www.renfrovalley.com/
Renfro Valley on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/renfrovalleyentertainment
The Tourist Trap on Twitter https://twitter.com/thetouristtrap1
The Tourist Trap on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thetouristtrap407/?ref=settings
Tennessee has Nashville, and Missouri has Branson, and Kentucky has Renfro Valley -- proudly known as "Kentucky's Country Music Capital."
Renfro Valley was th...
Tennessee has Nashville, and Missouri has Branson, and Kentucky has Renfro Valley -- proudly known as "Kentucky's Country Music Capital."
Renfro Valley was the dream of Rockcastle County native John Lair. It all began back in 1939, when the radio program "Renfro Valley Barn Dance" hit the radio airwaves, first on WLW in Cincinnati then on WHAS in Louisville.
The barn dance drew crowds by the hundreds. Stars of yesteryear like Red Foley, the Coon Creek Girls, and Slim Miller entertained.
Today Renfro Valley offers shows from March through December, still bringing in hundreds of fans of country, gospel, and mountain bluegrass. The 55-acre complex also includes shops and restaurants, as well as an RV park.
Tennessee has Nashville, and Missouri has Branson, and Kentucky has Renfro Valley -- proudly known as "Kentucky's Country Music Capital."
Renfro Valley was the dream of Rockcastle County native John Lair. It all began back in 1939, when the radio program "Renfro Valley Barn Dance" hit the radio airwaves, first on WLW in Cincinnati then on WHAS in Louisville.
The barn dance drew crowds by the hundreds. Stars of yesteryear like Red Foley, the Coon Creek Girls, and Slim Miller entertained.
Today Renfro Valley offers shows from March through December, still bringing in hundreds of fans of country, gospel, and mountain bluegrass. The 55-acre complex also includes shops and restaurants, as well as an RV park.
The Renfro Valley KOA is located in the rolling hills of southern Kentucky in the area of the country known for being the birthplace of Bluegrass music. True to...
The Renfro Valley KOA is located in the rolling hills of southern Kentucky in the area of the country known for being the birthplace of Bluegrass music. True to form, quite a few local attractions focus on Bluegrass including museums and concert halls but there is much more to see here as well including the Daniel Boone National Forest. Guests staying at the Renfro Valley KOA will enjoy a resort like atmosphere with a swimming pool during the summer months, jumping pillow, miniature golf and many other amenities.
For more information please visit:
http://www.insiderperks.com/places/renfro-valley-koa/
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The Renfro Valley KOA is located in the rolling hills of southern Kentucky in the area of the country known for being the birthplace of Bluegrass music. True to form, quite a few local attractions focus on Bluegrass including museums and concert halls but there is much more to see here as well including the Daniel Boone National Forest. Guests staying at the Renfro Valley KOA will enjoy a resort like atmosphere with a swimming pool during the summer months, jumping pillow, miniature golf and many other amenities.
For more information please visit:
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We are back on the bikes this past weekend in Mt Vernon, Kentucky! In between the US Hard Enduro Rounds it was nice to stay in our home state. This is one of th...
We are back on the bikes this past weekend in Mt Vernon, Kentucky! In between the US Hard Enduro Rounds it was nice to stay in our home state. This is one of the best single track trails we've ridden in a long time ! We were unable to attend Saturdays ride but caught 90 miles of beautiful trail on Sunday. Uncle J and our friend Scott tagged along for an epic day in southern Kentucky. People from all over the country come out to this event with over 700 riders on day 1. We kept tabs on where we were all day with the on X app which we will link below. If you've never made it up to Kentucky and want to ride some of the best trail we highly recommend this event!
Thanks for Watching !
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We are back on the bikes this past weekend in Mt Vernon, Kentucky! In between the US Hard Enduro Rounds it was nice to stay in our home state. This is one of the best single track trails we've ridden in a long time ! We were unable to attend Saturdays ride but caught 90 miles of beautiful trail on Sunday. Uncle J and our friend Scott tagged along for an epic day in southern Kentucky. People from all over the country come out to this event with over 700 riders on day 1. We kept tabs on where we were all day with the on X app which we will link below. If you've never made it up to Kentucky and want to ride some of the best trail we highly recommend this event!
Thanks for Watching !
Tim & Chelsea
https://www.onxmaps.com/
code - appalachia (20% off)
https://bikegraphix.com/
The Best Dirt Bike Graphics !
Drone footage over Renfro Valley in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. Renfro Valley is known throughout Kentucky and the rest of the country for its rich history of "Real C...
Drone footage over Renfro Valley in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. Renfro Valley is known throughout Kentucky and the rest of the country for its rich history of "Real Country Music by Real Country Folks." The Renfro Valley Barn Dance, a traditional country music show which gave entertainers such as Hank Snow, Hank Williams, Red Foley, and Homer and Jethro the spotlight early in their careers.
*** To use this video in a commercial player or in broadcasts, please contact [email protected]***
Drone footage over Renfro Valley in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. Renfro Valley is known throughout Kentucky and the rest of the country for its rich history of "Real Country Music by Real Country Folks." The Renfro Valley Barn Dance, a traditional country music show which gave entertainers such as Hank Snow, Hank Williams, Red Foley, and Homer and Jethro the spotlight early in their careers.
*** To use this video in a commercial player or in broadcasts, please contact [email protected]***
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In this video we visit Renfro Valley. A neighborhood located just off interstate 75 in Mount Vernon, K...
Teach Your Kids Liberty
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In this video we visit Renfro Valley. A neighborhood located just off interstate 75 in Mount Vernon, KY. The community of Renfro Valley includes the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center.
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In this video we visit Renfro Valley. A neighborhood located just off interstate 75 in Mount Vernon, KY. The community of Renfro Valley includes the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center.
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Rockcastle County native John Lair had a dream of turning the beautiful, isolated valley he called home into an entertainment destination where time stands still. From his original Renfro Valley Barn dance in 1939 to the modern county stars of today, Renfro Valley has entertainment millions while preserving traditional Appalachian and country music. Everyone from Red Foley to Loretta Lynn have graced its stages. The Valley is also home to the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
For information on upcoming shows and events: https://www.renfrovalley.com/
Walking tour of Renfro Valley Kentucky. I go back an revisit a place I remember going to as a child, Renfro Valley, Kentucky. On November 4, 1939, a young man’s dream came true. A proud John Lair welcomed guests to the very first Renfro Valley Barn Dance. Renfro Valley, KY proudly known as “Kentucky’s Country Music Capital”.
Continued Prayer for Kentucky, they had terrible tornadoes recently.
Check them out at the links below
Renfro Valley https://www.renfrovalley.com/
Renfro Valley on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/renfrovalleyentertainment
The Tourist Trap on Twitter https://twitter.com/thetouristtrap1
The Tourist Trap on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thetouristtrap407/?ref=settings
Tennessee has Nashville, and Missouri has Branson, and Kentucky has Renfro Valley -- proudly known as "Kentucky's Country Music Capital."
Renfro Valley was the dream of Rockcastle County native John Lair. It all began back in 1939, when the radio program "Renfro Valley Barn Dance" hit the radio airwaves, first on WLW in Cincinnati then on WHAS in Louisville.
The barn dance drew crowds by the hundreds. Stars of yesteryear like Red Foley, the Coon Creek Girls, and Slim Miller entertained.
Today Renfro Valley offers shows from March through December, still bringing in hundreds of fans of country, gospel, and mountain bluegrass. The 55-acre complex also includes shops and restaurants, as well as an RV park.
The Renfro Valley KOA is located in the rolling hills of southern Kentucky in the area of the country known for being the birthplace of Bluegrass music. True to form, quite a few local attractions focus on Bluegrass including museums and concert halls but there is much more to see here as well including the Daniel Boone National Forest. Guests staying at the Renfro Valley KOA will enjoy a resort like atmosphere with a swimming pool during the summer months, jumping pillow, miniature golf and many other amenities.
For more information please visit:
http://www.insiderperks.com/places/renfro-valley-koa/
We make travel videos of hotels, museums, restaurants and quite a few other things. Learn about the places you want to go, before you get there, with our exclusive videos.
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We are back on the bikes this past weekend in Mt Vernon, Kentucky! In between the US Hard Enduro Rounds it was nice to stay in our home state. This is one of the best single track trails we've ridden in a long time ! We were unable to attend Saturdays ride but caught 90 miles of beautiful trail on Sunday. Uncle J and our friend Scott tagged along for an epic day in southern Kentucky. People from all over the country come out to this event with over 700 riders on day 1. We kept tabs on where we were all day with the on X app which we will link below. If you've never made it up to Kentucky and want to ride some of the best trail we highly recommend this event!
Thanks for Watching !
Tim & Chelsea
https://www.onxmaps.com/
code - appalachia (20% off)
https://bikegraphix.com/
The Best Dirt Bike Graphics !
Drone footage over Renfro Valley in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. Renfro Valley is known throughout Kentucky and the rest of the country for its rich history of "Real Country Music by Real Country Folks." The Renfro Valley Barn Dance, a traditional country music show which gave entertainers such as Hank Snow, Hank Williams, Red Foley, and Homer and Jethro the spotlight early in their careers.
*** To use this video in a commercial player or in broadcasts, please contact [email protected]***
Teach Your Kids Liberty
https://teachrealprinciples.com/
In this video we visit Renfro Valley. A neighborhood located just off interstate 75 in Mount Vernon, KY. The community of Renfro Valley includes the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center.
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The program is no longer broadcast, but a live show bearing its name takes place on Saturday nights at the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center in Renfro Valley, Kentucky. A sister program, the Renfro Valley Gatherin' (established in 1943), continues to air.
PBS did a documentary series on American Roots Music called "In the Valley Where Time Stands Still", which is a film about the history of the Renfro Valley Barn Dance.
Going down to Renfro to the Bluegrass Holy Land Lily May Ledford's got an all girl fiddle band No need to worry pretty Baby, just take me by the hand Were going down to Renfro to the Bluegrass Holy Land, We got Daddy's Old Jalopy We got Hillbilly pop in a jar We got 60 miles from Boonville, so it won't be very far, If the Good Lord's a willing and the creek don't take my car We will make it over Flat Lick right on time, Going down to Renfro to the Bluegrass Holy Land Lily May Ledford's got an all girl fiddle band No need to worry pretty Baby just take me by the hand Were going down to Renfro to the Bluegrass Holy Land John Laird will have the big barn all dressed up and ready to go He promised Old Slim Miller he can open up the show Thank God Old Slim picked up that fiddle over a hoe Warming them up for Lily May and her Coon Creek Girls Spoken: Look! I see Aunt Idy harper, Sweet little Judy Dell, Little Clifford w/ his pony, Harmonica Bill Russell, Granny Harper, Fanny and Abner w/ that trick mule. ... There's Lily May w/ her banjo, And Irene on guitar, Opal Ambergy smiling w/ her big Bass fiddle, Bertha Ambergy on violin. I heard they just played for the FDR himself and the King and Queen of England! Going down to Renfro to the Bluegrass Holy Land Lily May Ledford's got an all girl fiddle band No need to worry pretty Baby just take me by the hand
The WoodSongs sign has become a major symbol of Kentucky media history alongside the Renfro Valley Barn Dance and others, and will be on permanent display along with a video presentation of the ...