Welcome to the Country Music Highway region of Eastern Kentucky
There’s no stretch of highway in the world that has produced more country stars than Kentucky’s Country Music Highway. This is home to the late Loretta Lynn and Naomi Judd, and Dwight Yoakum, Patty Loveless, Ricky Skaggs, Chris Stapleton, and Tyler Childers just to name a few.
Where we're located
The Country Music Highway region of Eastern Kentucky includes Boyd County, Carter County, Elliott County, Floyd County, Greenup County, Johnson County, Lawrence County, Letcher County, Lewis County, Magoffin County, and Martin County.
More than music
From the banks of the Ohio River to the majestic mountaintop of Pine Mountain in Letcher County, these rolling hills and hollers are home to performing arts venues such as the historic Paramount Arts Center, Garden Theatre, Mountain Arts Center, Appalachian Wireless Arena, and the Appalachian Center for the Arts.
Whether you are singing or dancing or visiting one of our seven state parks, make the Country Music Highway your home.
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Relocate to the Country Music Highway Region of Eastern Kentucky today
Shaping Our Appalachian Region has partnered with Make My Move to make the application process easy for remote workers interested in relocating to Eastern Kentucky.
Follow three simple steps to get started!
Step 1
Read the eligibility requirements and apply for the relocation program on Make My Move: Eastern Kentucky.
Step 2
Look for an email and call from Latasha Friend, Shaping Our Appalachian Region’s EKY Remote Manager. She’ll verify all your information, learn about you, and help answer any questions you have about Eastern Kentucky.
Step 3
Get approved, get paid, and get moving! We’ll connect you with local realtors and community leaders to create a quick and painless transition.