At Catholic Online, we are always eager to highlight voices that share both faith and creativity. One such voice is Kip McGinnis, founder of the Kentucky Holy Land website and radio station. A retired banker and software developer, Kip is also a professional jazz and classical musician who has dedicated his talents to creating music that uplifts, inspires, and stands firmly rooted in traditional Catholic values.
Music Rooted in Tradition
From his home studio in Central Kentucky, Kip records beloved jazz standards from the 1920s through the 1960s, along with traditional music from France, Italy, Ireland, Argentina, and Brazil. Unlike most in the professional music world, where faith and morality are often pushed aside, Kip openly integrates his Catholic convictions into his artistic work. This makes his music not only beautiful but also a witness to faith lived boldly.
A Catholic Voice in the Arts
Kip has faced challenges for his values, ostracized from secular art spaces and criticized within the professional music world for holding fast to Catholic teaching. Yet he embraces this with peace, seeing his work as part of a greater mission: to share God’s truth through art. His Catholic worldview shapes the tone of his music and his approach to life.
Bardstown Radio: A Station Like No Other
At the heart of the Kentucky Holy Land site is Bardstown Radio, Kip’s online station featuring his own recordings, as well as performances by Pianist Nada, an internationally acclaimed classical performer who has recorded the complete solo piano works of Brahms. Together, their music offers a rich listening experience that blends timeless artistry with Catholic inspiration.
The radio station is not simply entertainment; it’s a cultural and spiritual offering. By preserving classic music and presenting it within a context of faith, Kip invites listeners into a space where beauty, tradition, and truth meet.
Why Catholics Should Tune In
- A fresh alternative: In a music industry often dominated by secular agendas, Bardstown Radio provides a wholesome, faith-aligned option.
- High artistic quality: As a multi-instrumentalist, Kip produces professional-grade recordings without compromise.
- Catholic heritage: His site also introduces visitors to Kentucky’s deep Catholic roots, connecting faith, history, and culture in one place.
Explore and Listen
We are grateful that Kip included Catholic Online in his list of “Some Of The Very Best Catholic Websites To Visit.” In return, we encourage our readers to visit his site and discover his music for themselves.
You can explore his work and listen live at: Kentucky Holy Land.
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