Kentucky Derby fans sing My Old Kentucky Home at Churchill Downs since 1921 despite its ugly history.
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 ...
One of the most notable pastimes at the Kentucky Derby is a playing of the old Stephen Foster song "My Old Kentucky Home." While it's the Kentucky state song, the ballad carries with it a good bit of ...