Cordell, KY
Music connected to Cordell
About Cordell
- • Country music artist, Ricky Skaggs, was born in nearby Cordell, KY.
- • Local lore says the 'Kentucky Quickstep' clogging dance originated near Cordell.
- • Coal mining spurred growth and development for Cordell, creating jobs.
- • A local legend describes a hidden cave system beneath the town.
- • The Great Flood of 1937 significantly impacted Cordell's infrastructure.
- • It's named for a local family, established in 1884, but never incorporated.
- • With under 100 residents, the population is less than some high school classes.
- • Its elevation of 650 feet offers views of the surrounding Appalachian foothills.
- • Many residents work in agriculture or commute to nearby towns for employment.
- • A quiet, peaceful town where time seems to slow down, full of nostalgia.
- • Cincinnati Reds' Pete Rose, known for his 'Charlie Hustle,' is the closest icon.
- • Nearby Greenup County High School has a legacy of successful basketball teams.
Artists From Cordell
Songs About Cordell
Crying My Heart Out Over You
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Heartbroke
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Highway 40 Blues
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I Wouldn't Change You If I Could
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Lovin' Only Me
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