GATTON PARK , Lexington Enter the new multi-use Gatton Park on the Town Branch through a pedestrian tunnel and catch sight of the amphitheater, a gorgeous music venue surrounded by park amenities, including a landscaped plaza, recre-ation lawn, bike trail and accessible water playground. THE PARAMOUNT , Ashland THE GROVE , Glasgow From a historical movie house show-ing talkies to a hometown film locale for Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Achy Breaky Heart” video to a premier performing arts center, The Paramount presents Broadway musicals, concerts and comedy shows featuring nationally touring acts in an atmospheric 1930s theater setting. You’ve Gotta See This! From the hills to the hollers to the concert halls, Kentucky is alive with the sound of music. Celebrating that musical heritage and those musical moments is the Kentucky Music Trail, a passport app guiding visitors to the state’s musical roots through more than 55 significant sites. KENTUCKY MUSIC TRAIL , Eastern, Central, Western Regions The only music venue in Kentucky with tree houses, The Grove is a happy place channeling woodland fairy vibes. From GRAMMY-winning fiddlers to rock tribute bands and everything in between, this wooded concert hall sets the stage for mem-orable open-air music experiences. MEGACORP PAVILION , Newport One of the country’s few indoor/ outdoor facilities with state-of-the-art production capabilities among its many amenities, MegaCorp Pavilion is further elevated by superb skyline views. Expect marquee names and more than 180 shows annually, includ-ing a full summer lineup. Photos from top: Bill Monroe Homeplace, Beaver Dam; W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival, Henderson Kentuckytourism.com/music 37
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