Fri, May 05 2023
The Kentucky Derby is the longest continually run sporting event in the world. This iconic event happens every first Saturday in May and tends to be a “bucket list” item for many – including some of the most beloved celebrities, royal family members, and athletes.…
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Sat, May 07 2022
Throughout the years of the Kentucky Derby, the race has had a special appeal to the celebrity set. The rich and famous that mingle among the Derby Day crowd add a unique dimension to the spectacle of the "Run for the Roses."
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Thu, May 05 2022
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats are one of the most recognizable new forces in contemporary rock ‘n’ roll whose mix of soul and rock quickly cemented them as a rare generational band who balanced ecstatic live shows and engrossing and rich records. The…
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Thu, May 09 2019
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Fri, August 10 2018
Electronic music fans at the 35th annual Breeders' Cup World Championships at Churchill Downs are in for a treat! Esteemed artist DJ Vice will headline an exclusive party on Saturday, November 3 to close out the big weekend with a bang. Vice will perform a 2-hour…
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Fri, June 22 2018
The Kentucky Derby has always been a destination for celebrities from entertainment and sports. Here are a few that braved the rain to witness Justify's historic win at Derby 144 on his way to his Triple Crown victory.
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Fri, December 15 2017
The Kentucky Derby has long been a destination for the Royal family, so here's some good trivia for all you fans of the Netflix series, The Crown. Season 2 is pretty much all we're talking about in the office these days besides, of course, the Road to the Kentucky…
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Thu, September 28 2017
The big entertainment news this week is tonight's return of the hit TV show Will and Grace after 10 long years. We'll be tuning in to cheer on Derby fan (and the show's star) Debra Messing, who rocks a Derby hat just as perfectly as she plays Grace.
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Mon, August 14 2017
P.G.A. Champion Justin Thomas attended the 143rd Kentucky Derby in May 2017.Congratulations to Louisville native and Derby fan Justin Thomas, who took home his first major title after winning the P.G.A. Championship on Sunday.
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Mon, June 12 2017
World famous DJ A-Trak will bring his award-winning turntablism to the world's most famous racetrack for Saturday night's Downs After Dark presented by Stella Artois and el Jimador South Beach party. At the forefront of musical innovation, the Grammy-nominated…
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Wed, May 24 2017
Here's a few of the celebrities that celebrated the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs this year.
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Sat, May 06 2017
Harry Connick Jr. explains why singing the National Anthem at the 143rd Kentucky Derby is such an important and special moment for him.
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Fri, April 28 2017
We're excited that Billy Gilman will perform our anthem at the 143rd running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks on May 5! Billy was runner up on Season 11 of The Voice, but you might also know him from his 2000 hit single “One Voice," which was certified double…
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Wed, April 12 2017
We couldn't be happier that multi-platinum recording artist Harry Connick, Jr. will sing our national anthem at this year's Derby! The multiple Grammy and Emmy award-winning entertainer and host and executive producer of his own nationally syndicated entertainment…
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Fri, March 17 2017
Only 50 days til the glamour and spectacle of the Kentucky Derby return to Churchill Downs - and celebrities are a big part of that. The biggest names in sports, fashion and entertainment have been coming to the Derby since the beginning and each year we're…
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Thu, February 16 2017
Monday is President's Day, so what better time to look back at the U.S. President's who have attended the Kentucky Derby. Nixon, who attended in 1969, is the only president to have enjoyed coming to the Derby while he was holding the office. Nine other U.S.…
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Fri, September 30 2016
October is breast cancer awareness month, a cause that is near and dear to Churchill Downs and its employees. For the past eight years we've worked to raise national awareness of breast and ovarian health and funds for breast cancer organizations through the…
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Thu, September 15 2016
Showtime's Ray Donovan will air its Season 4 finale on Sunday night. What better time to look back at our red carpet interview with its star, Academy Award winner Jon Voight, during last year's Derby. it's no surprise he had his money on Oscar-nominated, who…
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Thu, August 11 2016
The forecast is calling for rain across the country, with downpours across the Southeast, Midwest, Northeast and even monsoon rains in the Southwest. What better time to enjoy Lady Antebellum's spectacular Kentucky Derby 142 national anthem performance during…
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Mon, June 06 2016
The Greatest
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Thu, April 14 2016
This is going to be one of the best national anthems in Derby history because Lady Antebellum (photo by Joseph Llanes) is singing it! Here's how good they are: 1. SEVEN-TIME GRAMMY award-winners? Check 2. SIX PLATINUM singles? Check 3. "Vocal Group…
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Tue, March 15 2016
Colonel Matt Winn’s name is whispered with reverence throughout the halls and stalls of Churchill Downs. He was the president of the track in the early 1900s and pretty much made the Kentucky Derby the American icon that it is today. First of all he…
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