Kentucky Office of Music

Kentucky has launched a new state office dedicated to supporting musicians and the broader music industry. The office is intended to promote and develop the state's music economy, though further details about its programmes and funding have not yet been released.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced the creation of a Kentucky Office of Music during the Bourbon & Beyond festival in Louisville. The office is intended to support and promote the state's music industry, building on Kentucky's musical heritage and its growing festival scene. Details on funding and staffing were not immediately provided.