Lexington, Kentucky

Everything Lexington is known for

26 songs mention this city 148 artists from here

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Lexington, Kentucky, known as the "Horse Capital of the World," also boasts a vibrant musical landscape. With 151 artists calling it home and 21 songs mentioning the city, Lexington's musical identity is rich and diverse. Artists such as pop stars Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson, country duo Montgomery Gentry, and jazz legend Les McCann hail from this Bluegrass region city.

The city's connection to music is further highlighted by songs like "Exchange" by Bryson Tiller and "Broken Halos" by Chris Stapleton, which reference Lexington. Live music venues like Rupp Arena and The Burl contribute to a dynamic scene that embraces various genres, from rock and country to hip-hop and classical.

Music in Lexington

Songs About Lexington

Exchange

Bryson Tiller

94%

"Is you at Two Keys or Tin Roof?"

lexington

nicholas jamerson & the morning jays

83%

"TITLE"

King Of The Bluegrass

Jordan Lee King

82%

Burn Lexington Burn

The Enkindels

78%

"Burn Lexington Burn"

Cocaine Carolina

Johnny Cash

54%

"Lexington was famous for it's bluegrass and its hills"

The Unsatisfied

Cole Chaney

54%

"I packed up my guitar for Lexington dive bars, slipped out before they knew it, I was already gone"

Won't Let Me Go

Max McNown

52%

"Laid back under Lexington skies"

Margery Dreams of Horses

Counting Crows

49%

"We rolled into Lexington"

Broken Halos

Chris Stapleton

45%

Fire Away

Chris Stapleton

45%

You Should Probably Leave

Chris Stapleton

45%

Do the John Wall

Troop 41

30%

"Whole world do the dance say what up UK"

Hard Heart to Hold

Grayson Jenkins

24%

"Down on Upper Street"

first take

Travis Scott

"We go back to Angliana when you was studying in college"

Famous People

Brad Paisley

"That would put me and Ashley Judd making out in a steamy love scene"

Hell No

Cledus T. Judd

"Of Toby, Kenny, Montgomery Gentry?"

Bout It, Bout It II

Master P

"Lexington Kentucky to Louisville"

Cocaine Carolina

David Allan Coe

"Lexington was famous for it's bluegrass and its hills"

Dua Lipa

Jack Harlow

"Shorty came from Lexin', she flexed up"

Gurl From Kentucky

Afroman

"Got a new job in Lexington"

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Artists From Lexington

Dream the Electric Sleep

rock

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Rivers & Roads in Song near Lexington

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Lexington.

Green River 7 songs

History of Lexington

The Birds of America Heist RoadyGoat

2004

On December 17, 2004, four Transylvania University students attempted one of the most audacious rare-book thefts in U.S. history. Disguised as an elderly man, Warren Lipka entered the university's special collections library in Lexington, Kentucky, used a stun gun on rare-books librarian Betty Jean Gooch, then pulled a hat over her head, zip-tied and gagged her. The targets included the original double-elephant folios of John James Audubon's 'The Birds of America,' a two-volume 'Hortus Sanitatis,' and a first edition of Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species' — a collection valued at well over five million dollars. Unable to find their planned escape route and hampered by the sheer size of the Audubon folios, they abandoned the most valuable books and fled with roughly three-quarters of a million dollars' worth. They tried to authenticate the loot at Christie's in New York under a fake collector's name; the FBI traced them and raided their homes on February 11, 2005. All four were sentenced to about seven years in federal prison. The 2018 film 'American Animals' dramatized the heist.

4.5 mi away

Mary Todd Lincoln House

1832

Childhood home of Mary Todd Lincoln in Lexington, first historic site restored to honor a First Lady.

4.2 mi away

Kentucky Horse Park

1978

Working horse farm and equine theme park in Lexington, home to the International Museum of the Horse.

11.3 mi away

Camp Nelson National Monument

1863

Major Union supply depot and recruiting center where over 10,000 African American men enlisted during the Civil War.

14.8 mi away

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

1805

Largest restored Shaker community in America, with 34 original buildings near Harrodsburg.

18.2 mi away

Everything Near Lexington

26 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

Lexington, KY · Local history
The rolling hills and fertile soil of central Kentucky drew settlers westward in the late 18th century. This land, where bluegrass thrived, promised prosperity, and the area that would become Lexington was no exception.…
Ashland (Henry Clay estate) · 2.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever heard of the Great Compromiser? You're driving near his home! Ashland was the estate of Henry Clay, a hugely influential figure in American politics. Clay owned this plantation in the 19th century. Enslaved people…
Waveland State Historic Site · 3.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a world built on tobacco, hemp, and the backs of enslaved people. That's Waveland. Joseph Bryan, grandson of a friend of Daniel Boone, established this plantation in the early 1800s. He built a Greek Revival…
Pope Villa · 3.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to witness architectural audacity! You're approaching the Pope Villa, one of only three surviving homes in the US designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe. In 1811, Senator John Pope commissioned Latrobe, already…
Mary Todd Lincoln House · 4.2 mi · Historical Marker
Childhood home of Mary Todd Lincoln in Lexington, first historic site restored to honor a First Lady.
Henry Clay's Law Office · 4.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Step back in time to the preserved law office of Henry Clay, a man who shaped American politics. From 1803 to 1810, this building served as Henry Clay's Lexington law office. Clay, a skilled lawyer and orator, launched…
Opera House and Yates Bookshop Building · 4.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder where Lexington went to see a show after a devastating fire? This is the spot! After a fire destroyed Lexington's previous opera house, the Lexington Opera House was built in 1886. Herman L. Rowe constructed…
The Birds of America Heist · 4.5 mi
On December 17, 2004, four Transylvania University students attempted one of the most audacious rare-book thefts in U.S. history. Disguised as an elderly man, Warren Lipka entered the university's special collections…
Eastern State Hospital (Kentucky) · 6.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
These grounds whisper stories of hope, despair, and evolving approaches to mental healthcare. Eastern State Hospital has been a fixture in Lexington since before the Civil War. Founded in 1824 as the Fayette Hospital,…
Elmendorf Farm · 9.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a moment; this is hallowed ground for horse racing. Elmendorf Farm has been a key player in the Thoroughbred industry since the 19th century. Originally known as North Elkhorn Farm, the land changed hands…
Spindletop Hall · 10.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here for a minute; this grand estate has a fascinating story! Spindletop Hall was once the private residence of Pansy Yount, wife of oil magnate Miles Franklin Yount.The Younts made their fortune with the…
Kentucky Horse Park · 11.3 mi · Historical Marker
Working horse farm and equine theme park in Lexington, home to the International Museum of the Horse.

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White Hall State Historic Site · 12.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over, because you're about to visit the home of not one, but two legendary Kentucky statesmen, including a fiery Civil War general! This is White Hall, and it was a hub of radical ideas. Green Clay, a powerful…
Weisenberger Mills and Related Buildings · 12.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a taste of history – literally! Weisenberger Mills has been grinding grain in Kentucky longer than almost anyone else. Augustus Weisenberger bought a mill property here back in 1865. But the mill you see…
Fort Boonesborough State Park · 12.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine life on the very edge of the American wilderness; this is Fort Boonesborough. In 1775, Daniel Boone and his men crossed the Kentucky River and established Boonesborough, Kentucky's second oldest…
Buford-Duke House · 13.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder where Kentucky’s famous horse industry really began? Right here. The magnificent Buford-Duke House, built in 1792, was the home of Colonel Abram Buford, a true Kentucky pioneer. Buford wasn't just a soldier…
Cleveland House · 14.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered about the hidden lives within these grand old Kentucky homes? This isn't just a charming inn; it once sheltered hundreds of children. This very spot, now the Woodford Inn, operated for over 80 years as the…
Camp Nelson National Monument · 14.8 mi · Historical Marker
Major Union supply depot and recruiting center where over 10,000 African American men enlisted during the Civil War.
Giddings Hall, Georgetown College · 15.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a moment and gaze at Giddings Hall, a true survivor and a symbol of pioneering spirit! This isn't just a pretty building; it's the very first permanent structure of Georgetown College, the first Baptist…
Royal Spring Park · 15.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over, because you're about to discover the living heart of Georgetown! This isn't just a pretty park; it's the site of Royal Spring, a gushing source of water that has sustained life here for centuries. From…
First African Baptist Church and Parsonage (Scott County, Kentucky) · 16.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here and imagine a story of faith, resilience, and community taking root right on this very spot. This isn't just an old church; it's a living testament to the strength of Georgetown's African American…
Payne-Desha House · 16.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered where Kentucky's heroes from the War of 1812 laid their heads? You're about to pass one such spot! This is the Payne-Desha House, a tangible link to a pivotal moment in American history and a testament to…
Ward Hall (Georgetown, Kentucky) · 16.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to be awestruck! This isn't just another beautiful house; Ward Hall is a monument to Kentucky's antebellum past, a testament to ambition and a bygone era. Built between 1853 and 1857 by Junius Ward, this massive…
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill · 18.2 mi · Historical Marker
Largest restored Shaker community in America, with 34 original buildings near Harrodsburg.
Pleasant Hill, Kentucky · 18.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a world of perfectly crafted furniture, innovative farming, and deeply held spiritual beliefs – that's Pleasant Hill, Kentucky. This was once a thriving Shaker community, established in 1805. The Shakers, known…
Richmond, KY · 19.4 mi · Local history
Richmond, Kentucky, owes its existence to movement. The Wilderness Road, carved through the Appalachian Mountains, funneled settlers westward, and Richmond became a crucial stop. Its location, nestled in the rolling…

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Camp Nelson National Monument

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

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