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Country Music Highway Region

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.

Explore

Restaurants
Lizzie B’s Cafe Bakery, Melini Cucina, Smokin’ J’s, Gerbers Restaurant, The Winchester
Golf Courses
Grayson Lake Golf Course, StoneCrest Golf Course, Raven Rock Golf Course, Eagle Ridge Golf Course, Bellefonte Country Club
State Parks
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, Greenbo Lake State Park, Carter Caves State Park, Yatesville Lake State Park, Grayson Lake State Park
Adventures
East KY Elk Tours, Rush Off-Road, Olive Hills Trail Town, Tanglewood Trail, Pine Mountain Trail
Entertainment
Paramount Arts Center, Mountain Arts Center

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.