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Kentucky Just Us Wins 2025 Josie Music Award for Fan’s Choice Duo/Group of the Year at the Grand Ole Opry

Beloved Americana Bluegrass band celebrates 10 years together with new album “10” 

Nashville, TN – November 3, 2025 – Kentucky Just Us, the powerhouse Americana Bluegrass band from Glasgow, Kentucky, took home the coveted Fan’s Choice Duo/Group of the Year Award at the 2025 Josie Music Awards, held last night at the legendary Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.

The award marks a milestone moment as the group celebrates a decade of making music together with their newly released album, “10”. Known for their seamless harmonies, expert musicianship, and heartfelt songwriting, Kentucky Just Us continues to redefine the boundaries of Country, Bluegrass, and Folk.

Led by National Banjo Champion Jesse Meador, the band’s artistry shines through songs like their hit single “Homeward Bound,” which climbed to the top of multiple charts including Roots Music Report, Bluegrass Borderline, and Mountain Bluegrass.

“We're so thankful and honored to be here this evening. Thank you so much to our fans who voted for us. We couldn't do this without you.  Most of all we’d like to thank the good Lord for giving us the opportunity to do what we love and to make a living at it and we’d also like to thank all of our sponsors and endorsers who believe in us and to the Josie Music Family.  Thank you so much!” -quote from Kentucky Just Us accepting Fan’s Choice Duo/Group of the Year at the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN 

Kentucky Just Us’ latest album, “10”, celebrates their journey and growth as artists. The project reflects their deep Kentucky roots while exploring fresh sounds that bridge generations of Bluegrass and Americana fans. With each performance, they deliver the kind of passion, precision, and authenticity that has made them one of the most exciting groups on the acoustic music scene today.

For more information about Kentucky Just Us, upcoming tour dates, and the new album “10”, visit www.kentuckyjustus.com or follow @kentuckyjustus on social media.

About Kentucky Just Us

KENTUCKY JUST US IS CELEBRATING 10 INCREDIBLE YEARS OF MAKING MUSIC—AND THEY’RE JUST GETTING STARTED! THIS DYNAMIC, AWARD-WINNING BAND FROM GLASGOW, KY, IS LIGHTING UP THE AMERICANA SCENE WITH THEIR ELECTRIFYING BLEND OF COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS, Folk, and Gospel. KNOWN FOR THEIR TIGHT HARMONIES, MASTERFUL MUSICIANSHIP, AND POWERFUL STAGE PRESENCE, THEY BRING HEART-POUNDING ENERGY AND SOUL TO EVERY PERFORMANCE.

LED BY NATIONAL BANJO CHAMPION JESSE MEADOR, THEIR SINGLE “HOMEWARD BOUND” SOARED TO THE TOP OF CHARTS WORLDWIDE, INCLUDING #1 ON ROOTS MUSIC REPORT, BLUEGRASS BORDERLINE, AND MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS. THEIR SOUND—EQUAL PARTS TRADITION AND INNOVATION—CONTINUES TO RESONATE WITH FANS ACROSS THE GLOBE.

WITH THEIR NEW ALBUM “10”, THE BAND HONORS THEIR ROOTS WHILE FORGING A BOLD NEW FUTURE FOR BLUEGRASS AND AMERICANA. TAKING HOME THE COVETED 2025 JOSIE MUSIC AWARDS FAN’S CHOICE DUO/GROUP OF THE YEAR, KENTUCKY JUST US CONTINUES TO CEMENT THEIR PLACE AS ONE OF TODAY’S MOST EXCITING VOICES IN BLUEGRASS, ROOTS, COUNTRY AND AMERICANA.

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