March 3, 2010 — Get ready for Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time as they perform March 5 at the Isaacs Performing Arts Center with all proceeds going to the preservation society.
Larry Cordle was born and raised on a family farm in eastern Kentucky.
At a young age his grandmother introduced him to Bluegrass, county and gospel music. Living so far away from most anything or anybody, his family made music as a way to be entertained.
“Music was just a way of life for me, for all of us actually,” he said.
After graduating high school, Cordle spent four years in the Navy, and after being honorably discharged, he attended Morehead State University, receiving a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
“I just didn’t see how I could ever make a living doing only music,” he commented. “I worked for a CPA during the day and played in clubs at night.”
Cordle’s childhood friend, Ricky Skaggs heard Larry’s song, “Highway 40 Blues” and promised to record it someday.
In the summer of 1983, the song became the number one hit in the nation. In 1985, Cordle left the office job and moved to Nashville as a full-time staff writer for Amanda-Lin Music. At last count, Cordle’s songs had appeared on projects that sold more than 50 million records by artists such as Alison Krauss, Rhonda Vincent, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Trisha Yearwood, Reba McEntire, Diamond Rio, Alan Jackson and others
The band has been awarded song of the year by the International Bluegrass Music Association on two separate occasions. The band has also gained Grammy nominations for Best Bluegrass Album and landed number one slots on the Bluegrass and Americana charts.
Cordle remains active in all aspects of his career. He tours in the U.S. and abroad with Lonesome Standard Time and is currently a staff writer for Sea-Gayle Music, which is co-owned by Brad Paisley, Frank Rogers and Chris Dubois.
Cordle now resides in Hendersonville, Tennessee with is wife Wanda, and their daughter, Kelvey. He still enjoys trips back to his home and his roots in Kentucky and is looking forward to the March 5 concert at the Isaacs Performing Arts Center.
Admission is $12 and concessions will be sold. All proceeds go toward the Hitchins’ Preservation Society.
Local News
Related Photos
Cordle to perform Friday at Hitchins
- Local News
-
-
Carter definitely moving to 5th Congressional District
The Kentucky House passed a new congressional redistricting bill Friday afternoon that moves Carter County into the 5thDistrict of U. S. Rep. Hal Rogers.
The Senate approved the compromise bill earlier in the day. It went to Gov. Steve Beshear who was expected to sign it.
-
23 indicted by grand jury
Three Carter County men were indicted Jan. 20 on charges relating to the theft of grave markers for veterans. Derrick K. Hale, 24, Gregory S. Waugh, 23, both of Hitchins, and Justin Martinez, 18, of Olive Hill, were indicted Jan. 20 on four counts of violating graves by intentionally removing United States military veterans grave markers from graves. All four charges are Class D felonies.
-
Kentucky Regional Works Program, preparation for life
“Working for a stronger Kentucky, one job at a time,” is the slogan for the Kentucky Works Program and that is what they are doing in more than 56 counties, including Carter.
-
Alleged sexual predators appear
Two Grayson men appeared for pretrial conferences in Circuit Court Monday. Zachary White, 22, faces a charge of first-degree sexual abuse and first-degree sodomy of a victim under age 12.
-
Judge throws out redistricting plan
Franklin Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd ruled Tuesday that Kentucky’s new state legislative redistricting plan is unconstitutional and must be redone or old district boundaries reinstated.
-
Judge steps down in reapportionment suit
A judge on Monday disqualified herself from hearing a lawsuit filed against the Carter County Fiscal Court over the issue of reapportionment. Carter Circuit Judge Rebecca Phillips recused herself from Mignon Colley’s suit against the fiscal court, saying she wanted to avoid the appearance of favoritism to either party in the case.
-
Three charged in CCDC contraband sting
Three people have been charged with promoting contraband at the Carter County Detention Center following a two-week investigation. Nick Adams, 29, Justin Adams, 30, both of Grayson, and Anita Fisher, 35, of Ashland, have been charged with first degree promoting contraband.
-
Stanley performs in Hitchins, covers new ground
Ralph Stanley II doesn’t complain when people talk about his daddy. “Hey, I love him too. I’m as big or a bigger fan of my dad than anybody,” Stanley II said with a smile.
-
Stepping toward stardom
She wants to sing. Mallory Aronholt of Olive Hill has been singing most of her life and last week she recorded her first song.
-
CCDC increases inmate services
The Carter County Detention Center has doubled its space for services such as GED test preparation, drug and alcohol counseling, voluntary religious services, anger management and attorney/client meeting space.
- More Local News Headlines
-
Carter definitely moving to 5th Congressional District
