Kentucky Borderline by The Petersens

The Petersens from Branson, MO 2nd Place 2012 KSMU Youth in Bluegrass Band Contest at Silver Dollar City, Branson, MO "Kentucky Borderline"

[@Sooch694]

Man she can belt out a tune when she wants to. Such power.

[@glennericksenmusic]

Yes....amazing power! This is Ellen 'cutting loose' and going for it!

[@hansstrouf]

@@glennericksenmusic fantastique Hellen

[@mellifergold]

Yeah, wonderful strong lifeforce🎼🤸💥🌋🎶 Can' t believe Ellen and Katie still look the same ( young and beautiful, energetic, dedicated, happy ) ten years later..🏵️

[@elmerfudd5738]

LETS GO MOMMA !!!

[@edhastie6074]

I’m such a fan of this young lady

[@raybankes7668]

old days when dad was still actively with the band. nice to see the whole family

[@vintageb8]

why he not involved anymore?

[@italia689]

The whole family is not there- no Julienne yet.

[@oldiesaregoldies3511]

From what I hear, he still plays piano at their gospel shows.

[@jbarlucky1384]

Wow what a high energy performance. Ellen was bringing the attitude with that head action. She tore that song a new........well lets just say she tore that song up! I love the look on Ellen’s face when leans back into her lead . They were all gettin’ it and enjoying every second of it.

[@imtherealone.6268]

That breakdown where it's just Ellen, Katie and Karen is genius. Perfect right before Ellen's banjo solo.

[@Roberto-pd8vn]

Wow !! Already fantastic ten years ago !! Katie was still playing a four-stringed fiddle, then one day she realized it was too easy for her and ... she had to add another string. 🎻 🎶 😉

[@MissouriHeadwatersII]

Bluegrass band's best performance in the genre. Let's barring Bill's body back to Kentucky.

[@Liz.Newton]

*LYRICS - Kentucky Borderline* ------------ She pulled out of Mobile In the pouring rain Movin' through the darkness Like a hurricane From southern New Port waters To the Cumberland so green Louisville by Nashville An' all points in between Pounding out a rhythm Making up lost time Heading for that Bluegrass state of mine White smoke a-rollin' Whistle blowin' Listenin' to her engine keepin' time Kentucky borderline Montgomery my morning Birmingham by noon Onward through the timber Upward to the moon Her lonesome whistle cries A low sighed refrain Like the boys down on Mill Street Singin' of the pain Nothing can ever stop her From her appointed rounds This train is moving on It's glory bound White smoke a-rollin' Whistle blowin' Listenin' to her engine keepin' time Kentucky borderline Her lungs are full of fire Breathin' burnin' coal Her ragin' locomotion Like thunder when it rolls Singin' for the mighty Who cast her molten steel Drawed the spike and layed the rail To ride beneath her wheels The pride of our nation She's a monument to them A southern bell That mighty L&N White smoke a-rollin' Whistle blowin' Listenin' to her engine keepin' time Kentucky borderline [x2] Kentucky borderline

[@pocopico7409]

Wow… this is 11 years ago? It’s one of my favorites and I’ve only seen it one time! 😂 Hard to believe they came in second place. I didn’t know Katie used to have blonde hair.

[@tedsouter]

The TALENT here just blows this South Arkansas Boy Totally Away....

[@josdenis3684]

I keep watching this video. Ellen is really taking off here, so full of energie. Watch her expression at the beginning of her solo. Love it!!!

[@josdenis3684]

What an amazing musicians! And all members of the same family! Thank you for showing what music is all about!

[@ronleccese8678]

Katie playing is mighty fine. Kickin performance.

[@armstronglance]

Go mom and dad!

[@DieHumanless]

Holy cow, that is some vocal talent on the stage, and the mastery of their instruments! Superb.

[@jerrylawrence5572]

This family is greatly talented.

[@ricardol.leonekulaif4531]

Mama Rules!!!!

[@johntait491]

Really excellent musicianship. Well done..!!

[@lesbsocal9107]

Been lookin round at diffrint BG bands on YT. Glad to get back to Petersens.

[@glennericksenmusic]

The Petersens are amazing! This is also an amazing family BG band! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqe7anxoq7absM0

[@terryremaly957]

You go Mom mandoline and bass my two favorites

[@JongleurJ10]

Talent. Sounds nice. So far this is my fave Petersens number

[@jimmyruger7529]

WOW !! Gittin it On !! Happy Thanksgiving today 7 and a half years later! 2019 You folks were that good way back / I love ya all. God Bless and many more years of happiness , health , and love of fans n family. Jimmy O. / Ohio

[@MajorRoadAhead]

Don't often see Mom playing a mandolin solo, she's usually playing a stand up bass. Whatever she plays it's just great.

[@DanielCPurdy]

She is the only one with a degree in music.

[@glennericksenmusic]

@@DanielCPurdy Yes...in trumpet performance!

[@kinmapper8783]

A decade back, Karen, the mother, was playing the mandolin and Jon, the father, had the bass viol. When Julianne was ready, Karen was willing and able to go to the bass (and trumpet when called upon) and Jon went less active, but it is said Jon is with the group on Wednesdays at the local Branson theater but I wait to have a few of these posted to see which they must do in time as what is gospel music for except to share and many of us have large mountain ranges to drive over or around to see the show, which is unlikely. So how about a video to feature your father playing the piano, or whatever in a gospel setting, one more in addition to his backstory of y'all being reared in solid multi-denominational Christianity and became , in most of our eyes, the all-American music family of this generation which we hope will last for decades...more.

[@craiglong3318]

The Petersons are great. Ellen you are a star! Can't wait to see you in Branson!

[@leesawdust]

Mom burns up the mandolin!

[@mellifergold]

...and Dad bobbing at the Bass is sweet too..

[@craigmooring2091]

Whoo-hoo!! A tour de force. Just the 'choreography' was tough enough, but that was the easy part. I felt like Johnny Cash 'cause I could hear that train a-comin'!

[@reknas78]

I really enjoy that one. Thank you for sharing.

[@reltcl1995]

Great job

[@jazzmansnapon]

Fantastic

[@glennericksenmusic]

Just stunning! WOW!

[@billwenger2279]

Dang...so good!!

[@dasboot5903]

Fricken AMAZING @@@@ Congratulations to Petersen family of the musicians :o))

[@glennericksenmusic]

You should hear the sound quality on this one! This one sounds especially incredible with headphones! One of their best recordings! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oavEoY2mlKl_orM

[@davids8048]

Love your music. You could use multiple microphones.

[@edhall6361]

Ellen was that "last verse stance&face for Matt? lol...if it was that's so funny& I have seen him happier....y'all are great I am a fan!!!

[@edhall6361]

Kentucky? ok but ime from Texas and ime comin to branson to see y'all!

[@stonesinmyblood27]

Youz should do a repeat of this song

[@faithhopelove9176]

awesome

[@jonadams14]

Rhonda Vincent Kentucky borderline song.

[@marv379]

Just learned about you guy. family, you sound great!

[@kiemar367]

wow...klasse!!!

[@c.3577]

The only thing I will say is"Katie " you SHORE look good as blonde!!!!

[@stelioskatsampadimas1693]

Dear sweet and sensitive,sister in our Lord Jesus Christ, Mrs Ελένη ( single lambda) Petersen, i am so glad to see you wearing the life giving holy Cross. ( hint: Katie your destiny is to enter to a holy Christian Orthodox monastery...perhaps i foolish, but is that i ( no capital i plz ) feel for you). You are all amazing, God bless you all, and human kind.

[@markgum2636]

WOW

[@tl8851]

Smokin'!

[@googoo-gjoob]

wow! *p o w e r f u l* .... love the 'train horn' at the end. .... where was the _little one_ ?

[@Oldfaithful61]

'The little one' was only 10 at the time. :)

[@googoo-gjoob]

@@Oldfaithful61 ........... and?

[@hansstrouf]

Bright

[@tonylittle2744]

Does Ellen ever stop smiling?

[@jasonfisher5811]

i hope not, it's infectious

[@robertewalt7789]

Does anyone know, was there a train called Kentucky Borderline, on the Louisville & Nashville RR?

[@nitram7770]

That was Fun!!

[@victorylane2377]

That was amazing. A few more mics and you wouldn't have needed the dance routine. Lol

[@terrybeaud9348]

Ummm .... ok ..... WOW !!! :))

[@DancerforYeshua]

Wow......

[@Jack87504]

how come dad doesn't play anymore?

[@guitar1977man]

Wow

[@denverr83]

парень,который брат с гитарой,по-моему,вообще не меняется,что 2012 что 2020 год...))))

[@Aquaminos]

вечно молодой...

[@comesahorseman]

😲😄

[@waynetaylor4995]

Why did dad Petersen stop playing the Bass.

[@Matticus-mb6wl]

More money in medicine. He can really play the piano.

[@kevinmorin7965]

I think everyone is accomplished enough to have their own mic? Just line 'em up and let the sound guy mix the group? Sure is a great sound, and their choreography to get the mic mix is a lesson in group arrangement!

[@edhall6361]

yep Kevin that moving round tha mic is bluegrass. and at it's best...dont ya luv it? it makes me smile like they do......lol

[@gromkamog7880]

HAH HAH HAH ! Get it Momma!!

[@angelmensaje]

And Julianne??

[@iradagrey]

These people actively work against the Homeless of Branson Missouri.

[@andreortelli3204]

Ma siete amish

[@рэкхрэкс]

Я не знаю в какое чудо верет Тайсон там но он хорош только он должен понемать Федя выйграл болтше боев кулаками меньше бортбой и кататэкой по этому приближатса опасно надо хитрить приблизитса всего один раз удареть и отскачить .

[@hansstrouf]

Katie was very pretty, prettier than Hellen

[@davesmith1245]

Where is Julian?

[@davesmith1245]

Where is Julianne?

[@Roberto-pd8vn]

Julianne was only 10 at the time and not yet in the band full-time.