About Hyden

• Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, known for "Achy Breaky Heart," was born in Flatwoods, near Hyden.
• Hyden is home to the annual Black Gold Festival, celebrating the region's coal history.
• Coal mining drove Hyden's growth in the early 20th century, establishing it as a regional hub.
• The Leslie County Courthouse is one of Kentucky's oldest courthouses still in use.
• The devastating 1957 flood significantly impacted Hyden, causing immense damage and reshaping the town.
• Named for Kentucky jurist William Hyden, it was established in 1878.
• With under 400 residents, Hyden is smaller than many high school graduating classes.
• Sitting at 1,070 feet, the air feels crisp and clean in Hyden.
• Healthcare and social assistance are significant employers in Hyden, serving the local community.
• A strong sense of community and quiet resilience permeates the atmosphere.
• The Cincinnati Reds are the closest MLB team, winning the World Series in 1990.
• Leslie County High School's basketball teams have a storied history of regional success.

Artists From Hyden

Bobby Osborne Bobby Osborne, Buck White, David Grisman, Del McCoury, Frank Wakefield, Jesse McReynolds, Ricky Skaggs, Ronnie McCoury & Sam Bush Bobby Osborne; Buck White; David Grisman; Del McCoury; Frank Wakefield; Jesse McReynolds; Ricky Skaggs; Ronnie McCoury & Sam Bush The Creekers The Osborne Brothers Abingdon, VA Asheville, NC Ashville, NC Black Mountain, NC Blacksburg, VA Blue Ridge, GA Bluefield, WV Boone, NC Boone County, WV Bristol, TN