Composer Stephen Collins Foster in an 1859 daguerreotype. At right, the first edition sheet music of “My Old Kentucky Home,” published in 1853.

A few days before the 145th Run for the Roses, Metro columnist Joe Gerth called for people to stop singing our state song, "My Old Kentucky Home," at the Kentucky Derby because of its ties to ...

Opinion: KY's state song, 'My Old Kentucky Home,' evokes a racist past and should be banished to the archives of historical shame. We need a new song.

You'll hear My Old Kentucky Home sung at Churchill Downs as you usually do before the Kentucky Derby, but did you know that the Kentucky state song is actually controversial?. You will now. The ...

Stephen Foster wrote "My Old Kentucky Home" in between the years of 1852 and 1853. More than 170 years later, controversy still surrounds the track, which is a staple at the Kentucky Derby.

Opinion: KY's state song, 'My Old Kentucky Home,' evokes a racist past and should be banished to the archives of historical shame. We need a new song.

Kentucky hip-hop artists KD and Demi (Villebillies), in collaboration with B. Stille (Nappy Roots), have released their latest single, “My Old Kentucky Home.” We wanted to use the song to ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published on May 4, 2024. It has since been updated. One of the most notable pastimes at the Kentucky Derby is a playing of the old Stephen Foster song "My ...

My Old Kentucky Home in Bardstown is all decked out for the holidays with fun events for the whole family. “An Old Kentucky Christmas Carol” features a talented music cast performing Charles ...

The music of two legendary classic rock bands will be performed Monday at My Old Kentucky Home State Park in Bardstown as Journey from the Heart takes the ...

When “My Old Kentucky Home” plays at the track, ... Hot on his heels are Mystik Dan, fresh off a prep win and still glowing from his 2024 Kentucky Derby glory. And my pick for the win.