How does a song recognized by millions of people at the first chord enjoy such prominence? The lyrics of this song evoke great sentimentality and pride for some white people, and humiliation and ...

"My Old Kentucky Home" will be played at the Kentucky Derby as per tradition, despite criticism from activists who consider the song to be racist. Last year, the song was performed by bugler Steve ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published on May 4, 2024. It has since been updated. One of the most notable pastimes at the Kentucky Derby is a playing of the old Stephen Foster song "My Old ...

You'll hear My Old Kentucky Home sung at Churchill Downs as you usually do before the Kentucky Derby, but did you know that the Kentucky state song is actually controversial? You will now. The ...