Biography

Based out of South Central Kentucky, KENTUCKY JUST US is a family group featuring tight harmonies, heartwarming lyrics, and a fresh sound that is all their own. While their music is varied, it is strongly influenced by Bluegrass, Old-Time Country Music, Gospel Music and family based values.

Kentucky Just Us were honored by being selected as the First Artists in Residence of the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum. They have also had a Facebook video of Rocky Top that has been viewed over 5 million times and counting. The band received a scholarship from the Bluegrass Heritage Foundation at their first appearance at the Bloomin Bluegrass Festival in Texas. In May 2019, Kentucky Just Us received first place in the KSMU Youth in Bluegrass Contest at Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO and in August of 2019 the band won the first ever Dailey & Vincent Landfest Band Contest.

Kentucky Just Us has had the opportunity to learn from some of the finest musicians in the world, including the legendary fiddle player Buddy Spicher, and banjo extraordinaire Gary "Biscuit" Davis. At the start of 2018 they began attending HCTC's Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music, being instructed by some very talented Bluegrass artists including Bobby Osborne, Dean Osborne, Virgil Bowlin, and Scott Napier.

Kentucky Just Us released their first album in 2015 - The Land of Bluegrass and their second album in 2018 entitled, Recorded Live a Bluegrass album recorded mixed and mastered by the band. They have also released an EP that they recorded with their mentor and friend Buddy Spicher. In July 2020 the band released their first ever Gospel album, Stand By Me.

Kentucky Just Us enjoys being on the road touring full time and have discovered a love for songwriting as they have written over 80+ songs. The band is currently working on their newest recording project. This is how Kacey, a founding member of the band, described the new album: “ We feel like this album is a true representation of us as a band. It is a perfect mix of traditional bluegrass, original material, and so much more. We are so excited to share this album with the world”.