FOUNDING ARTIST
Jeff Skeens AKA Kentucky
Appalachian storytelling meets hard hitting Dirty South Hick Hop, outlaw country, Gospel and Bluegrass, with music rooted in faith.
Explore artist →Independent by nature · Appalachian by heart
Rooted in Kentucky.
Made for Everywhere.
Real stories. Original voices. Music with grit, heart and deep Appalachian roots. Welcome to Kentucky Roots Music—an independent home for artists who sound like themselves.
The Kentucky Roots Roster
Our Artists
Two distinct voices, one independent home. And there's room for more stories to be told.
FEATURED ARTIST
Lil’ Honey Badger
Born in Minnesota, this Northern delight blends banjo and fiddle with modern pop, outlaw country attitude and a touch of glam.
Explore artist →Music Without Boundaries
Sound from the Roots
From Dirty South Hick Hop, outlaw country, Southern gospel and Appalachian storytelling, our catalog follows the music, not a formula.
Official YouTube Playlist
Jeff Skeens AKA Kentucky
Start Here: Best of Kentucky
Official YouTube Playlist
Lil’ Honey Badger
Official Music Videos
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The Story Behind the Sound
Built on Roots.
Driven by Music.
Kentucky Roots Music began with an Appalachian perspective and a belief that independent artists deserve to create without losing what makes them different.
Founded around the music of Jeff Skeens AKA Kentucky, the label brings original storytelling, Southern character, and an open door for future artists.
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