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WUKY's 75th Anniversary Celebration

WUKY | By Josh James

Published October 20, 2015 at 11:49 AM EDT

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Jenna Day André Campelo perform "Some Enchanted Evening""

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Former Sixth District U.S. Rep. Ben Chander

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From the right: Roger Chesser, Tom Godell, Everett McCorvey

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Members of the UK Bluegrass Ensemble perform during WUKY's 75th Anniversary ceremony

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Former WBKY station managers Len Press and Don Wheeler chat before the presentation

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Caitlyn Howard sings When I Have Sung My Songs To You"

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WUKY news director Alan Lytle reads a 1940s newscast

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WHAS microphone

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On October 17, WUKY marked 75 years on the air with a special presentation at our new studios by NPR founding mother Susan Stamberg, UK Opera director Everett McCorvey, station staff both current and former, state and local leaders, and a host of musical talent.

Listen to the complete ceremony - including recreations of the news and entertainment heard on the first WUKY (then WBKY) broadcast - below. To see images of the evening, click on the slideshow above.