In industry circles, musicians from Kentucky are known to possess
an enviable pedigree -- a lineage as prized as the bloodline of any
bluegrass-raised Thoroughbred. With native sons and daughters like
Naomi and Wynonna Judd, Loretta Lynn, the Everly Brothers, Joan
Osborne, and Merle Travis, it's no wonder that the state is most
often associated with folk, country, and bluegrass music. But
Kentucky's contribution to American music is much broader: It's the
rich and resonant cello of Ben Sollee, the velvet crooning of jazz
great Helen Humes, and the famed vibraphone of Lionel Hampton. It's
exemplified by hip-hop artists like the Nappy Roots and indie folk
rockers like the Watson Twins. It goes beyond the hallowed mandolin
of Bill Monroe and banjo of the Osborne Brothers to encompass the
genres of blues, jazz, rock, gospel, and hip-hop. A Few Honest
Words explores how Kentucky's landscape, culture, and traditions
have influenced notable contemporary musicians. Featuring intimate
interviews with household names (Naomi Judd, Joan Osborne, and
Dwight Yoakam), emerging artists, and local musicians, author Jason
Howard's rich and detailed profiles reveal the importance of the
state and the Appalachian region to the creation and performance of
music in America.
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