The birthhome and homeplace of Bill Monroe at Jerusalem Ridge, is located a mile outside of Rosine, Kentucky and is a pilgrimage worth taking. Bill Monroe was the founder of bluegrass music: a music style that he wove together from the quilt of folk music elements known as "mountain music" that are still alive, and resounding, in the hills surrounding Rosine. The Cumberland Highlanders Show is broadcast from Jerusalem Ridge. Bill Monroe 101: This video and this video say everything that there is to know about Bill Monroe!
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