Pikeville in Pike County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Trail of Fame
Country Music Highway
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 20, 2022
1. Trail of Fame Marker
US 23 was named “The Country Music Highway” in 1994 in recognition of the numerous country music stars from the region. In 2002 through the efforts of Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers and TOUR Southern and Eastern Kentucky, the 144 mile stretch of highway was designated as a National Scenic Byway. The Country Music Highway follows the route of US 23 from Greenup in the north to the Kentucky-Virginia state line near Jenkins. An extension on US 119 goes to Whitesburg.
Being one of country music's most versatile and cherished singers, Patty Loveless' voice echoes the very soul of the Eastern Kentucky mountains.
Mrs. Loveless once said that the longing you hear in her voice is a longing for home, Pike County, Kentucky. Guests from across the country and the world visit Pike County each your not only to experience this legendary style of mountain music, but to also explore the unmatched natural beauty and historic Hatfield-McCoy feud sites Pike County offers. “Pike County, Kentucky: Where Beauty Abides & Hospitality Flows!”
The Country Music Highway is also home to Billy Ray Cyrus, The Judds, Ricky Skaggs, Hylo Brown, Loretta Lynn, Crystal Gayle, Dwight Yoakam and Gary Stewart.
For more information on “The Trail of Fame” call 1-800-TOUR
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Stars Along the Highway
1. Billy Ray Cyrus - Greenup County
2, The Judds - Boyd County
3. Ricky Skaggs - Lawrence County
4. Hylo Brown - Johnson County
5. Loretta Lynn - Johnson County
6. Crystal Gayle - Johnson County
7. Dwight Yoakam - Floyd County
8. Patty Loveless - Pike County
9. Gary Stewart - Letcher County
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Roads & Vehicles • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1994.
Location. 37° 28.717′ N, 82° 32.637′ W. Marker is in Pikeville, Kentucky, in Pike County. Marker is at the intersection of Bob Amos Drive and Cedar Creek Road (Kentucky Route 1384), on the left when traveling south on Bob Amos Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pikeville KY 41501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pikeville Cut-Through Project (here, next to this marker); Pikeville Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chair of Honor (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pikeville Cut-Through (approx. half a mile away); Pauley Bridge (approx. 1.1 miles away); Feudists on Trial
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 20, 2022
2. Trail of Fame Marker
Also see . . . Country Music Highway. Official website for the themed highway. (Kentucky Department of Tourism) (Submitted on December 7, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 6, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on December 7, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
