Kentucky Center for Traditional Music presents singer-songwriter Darrell Scott
Morehead State University will welcome a notable bluegrass artist to campus next month.
MSU’s Kentucky Center for Traditional Music (KCTM) will present “An Evening with Darrell Scott” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Rowan County Arts Center, located at 205 E. Main St. in Morehead.
An acclaimed singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Scott is known for music that blends country, bluegrass, folk and Americana. His songs have been recorded by artists including The Chicks, Garth Brooks and Travis Tritt, and he has performed with musicians such as Robert Plant, Steve Earle and Joan Baez.
Scott’s catalog includes songs like “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive,” “Long Time Gone” and “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive.” Through expressive musicianship and deeply personal storytelling, his work explores family, place, memory and the experiences that connect people across generations.
“This is a remarkable opportunity for our students, the University and the broader community to experience one of American roots music’s most respected songwriters and performers,” said Daxson Lewis (Class of 2016), director of KCTM. “Darrell Scott’s work reflects the power of music to preserve stories, explore identity and create meaningful connections between artists and audiences.”
This event is made possible by the Buckner and Sally Hinkle Endowment for Humanities through the MSU Foundation. Established by the Hinkle family in memory of Buckner Hinkle and Sally Woodford Spears Hinkle, the endowment honors their legacy of service, generosity and appreciation for history, heritage and community. It supports distinguished visiting professors and artists representing liberal arts and regional culture.
“KCTM is honored to receive this support for the 2026–27 academic year,” Lewis said.
"The Buckner and Sally S. Hinkle Endowment for the Humanities plays a key role in connecting the Caudill College of the Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences with many other constituents within and beyond Morehead State University," said Dr. Sylvia Henneberg, dean of the Caudill College. "By supporting performances and workshops, as well as academic lectures by renowned visiting professors, the Hinkle series complements and enriches programming and curricula at our University and in the community, facilitates important networking opportunities for our students, staff, and faculty, and lends visibility to the college and University as a whole.”
The Kentucky Center for Traditional Music houses Morehead State University’s Bachelor of Arts and minor programs in Traditional Music Studies, providing students with instruction and performance experience in bluegrass, old-time, country, gospel, blues, Western swing, Irish and more. The KCTM also serves the region by providing community outreach through educational and musical presentations, as well as access to its extensive traditional music archives.
The concert is currently sold out, and no more free online ticket reservations are available.
For additional information about the concert, tickets or Traditional Music Studies at MSU, contact the Kentucky Center for Traditional Music at kctm@moreheadstate.edu or 606-783-9001.
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