Braves Country Richard Young of the Kentucky Headhunters

The Kentucky Headhunters were once considered the "Dark Horse of Country Music", due to the huge Country radio, press, and fan following the band achieved, despite their "Rock sound" and "rural Southern style”.  Now they’re just considered one of the most influential Southern Country Rock Bands in history! In 1991, Entertainment Weekly wrote that although the band did not sell as many albums as contemporaries George Strait or Garth Brooks, "they may just end up redefining Country for the '90s" given the diverse range of influences and styles.” and Billboard called the band "arguably the most consistent and durable Southern Rock outfit on the planet.” The Kentucky Headhunters have released 8 studio albums and 23 singles. Their version of  "Oh Lonesome Me,” went to #8 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts in 1990. They’ve won 3 CMA Awards (including twice being named the vocal group of the year), an ACM award, and a GRAMMY in 1990 for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group for their double-platinum album, "Pickin' on Nashville” And they are STILL GOING STRONG! The Kentucky Headhunters’ newest album titled "That's a Fact Jack!” was released in 2021 and they’ve announced over 40 tour dates for the summer and fall of 2022 ... Not a bad "Country Music career" for a Southern Rock Band from Glasgow, Kentucky who started off in the 70’s with a totally different name while recording for Led Zeppelin’s "Swan Song" record label! WHAT!?Here to explain how all of that happened (and more) is one of the founding members of The Kentucky Headhunter… The one and only, Mr. Richard Young!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.