Local News
Related Photos
-
Photo by Tara Kaprowy
Country singer Aaron Tippin meets his fans
Signs autographs at Cracker Barrel
A line curled inside Cracker Barrel’s country store Saturday, as about 350 people waited to get a few precious minutes with country music star Aaron Tippin.
Tippin was in London’s location as part of a promotion for his new CD “He Believed,” which features six classic tracks and six new songs.
Tim and Michelle Turpin were among those getting their picture taken with Tippin.
Tim Turpin is a big fan.
“It’s good home music,” he said. “It’s music — not all that light and glitter pony show. The kind old country boys can relate to.”
The Turpins stopped at Cracker Barrel on their way back to their native Bloomington, Ind., and were thrilled to learn the star had stopped for a visit.
As were Justin and Karlyle Young.
“I was a fan of his when he first started,” Justin Young said. “When I was in seventh grade or something.”
Young appreciates Tippin’s music for much the same reason Turpin does.
“It’s honest, true,” he said. “There’s no hype to it. He’s a real person and he sings about real things.”
The Cracker Barrel staff were likewise excited to have the star in their midst. Waitress Jessica Harris eagerly got her picture taken with him.
“This is just a wonderful experience,” she said. “It’s good, down-home music. Our guests enjoy it.”
General Manager Seth Rice agreed.
“What a great atmosphere here at Cracker Barrel,” he said.
Rice is also a fan of Tippin’s.
“I love the patriotic sound,” he said. “I think we could use more music like that.”
Tippin is visiting 10 Cracker Barrels across the country this summer to promote his CD. The 12-song project was inspired by Tippin’s late father, who died suddenly in 2005.
Rice said the event was a success.
“I think it went fantastic,” he said. “Based on the results, we have already been slated to continue doing these events in this area for Cracker Barrel promotion artists.”
Staff writer Tara Kaprowy can be reached by e-mail at tkaprowy@sentinel-echo.com.
- Local News
-
-
Age friendly
Home is where the heart is for London residents.
-
Laurel man shot, found lying near Ky. 312 boat ramp
A Laurel County man was found Sunday morning lying next to the road near the Ky. 312 boat ramp with a gunshot wound to his right forearm.
-
Thieves strike Optimist Camp
The organization dedicated to promoting healthy productive activities for children has been ravished by recent thefts of their property.
-
Public in awe of new Saint Joseph-London facility
The aroma of food drifted a few yards over toward the large tent poised upon the future visitor parking area of the brand-spanking new, state of the art medical facility, while the sounds of bluegrass music filled the air.
-
Family honors Civil War veteran
One hundred eleven years after his death, a Civil War soldier received his long-overdue Confederate honors.
-
Yaden second runner-up in competition
Jon Ross Yaden recently won second place in an auctioneering contest.
-
Court names new Emergency Directors
The Laurel County Fiscal Court has named Brad Smith and Albert Hale to lead emergency operations.
-
Kuhl address Open Records Act violation claim
Laurel County Judge/Executive Lawrence Kuhl responds to a record report on Open Records Act violation.
-
A new St. Joseph
St. Joseph-London held a ribbon cutting ceremony last week to unveiled its new facility.
-
Magistrate candidate killed in Jackson Co. crash
Magistrate candidate Barry Tiller was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Ky. 30.
- More Local News Headlines
-
