Larry Cordle, Kaitlyn Baker to Co-Headline Laurel County Homecoming, August 19

Bluegrass and country music legend Larry Cordle and singer/songwriter Kaitlyn Baker are among musical artists scheduled to perform at the Laurel County Homecoming in London, Kentucky, one of the state's oldest and largest community festivals, on Friday, August 19.

Cordle, an Eastern Kentucky native and member of the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, has written many hit songs, including Ricky Skaggs' classic "Highway 40 Blues" and "Murder on Music Row," which was made famous by Alan Jackson and George Strait. (https://youtu.be/h2BfWyiYvrg)

Cordle's songs have appeared on projects that have sold a combined total of more than 55 million records, by artists including Alison Krauss, Rhonda Vincent, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Trisha Yearwood, Reba McEntire, Diamond Rio, Alan Jackson, Trace Adkins and others. His most recent album, "All-Star Duets," features performances with several of the superstars for whom he has written songs. He is currently putting the finishing touches on a gospel album, which he hopes to release soon.

Cordle also co-produced and sang background vocals on Kaitlyn Baker's new single "Heart of Appalachia." The song has been adopted as the official theme song of the Heart of Appalachia Tourism Authority in Southwest Virginia. The music video recently premiered on The Heartland Network. (https://youtu.be/h2BfWyiYvrg)

Baker is also known for her ballad "Coal Train," which was included in the 2015 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards ZinePak, alongside tracks by Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Kelsea Ballerini, Cam and others. Currently, she plans to release the single "To Pieces" to country radio stations in September.

Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time are scheduled to perform at 8:00 p.m. Kaitlyn Baker will take the stage at 9:30.

The complete musical lineup on Friday is: Anthony Jones Band (5:00 p.m.), The Wrong Party (6:00), Presley Morgan (7:00 p.m.), Frontier (7:00 p.m.), Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time (8:00), Kaitlyn Baker (9:30) and Street Dance (11:00)

Founded in 1925, the Laurel County Homecoming is celebrating its 81st year as one of Kentucky's largest festivals. This year's event will run August 18-21, and will include a parade, pageant, food, flea market, artisan vendors, pet events, dancing, a talent competition and car show. All activities will take place at Levi Jackson State Park.

For more information, visit www.LaurelCountyHomecoming.com.

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