Notable Natives
- Allison Anders, film director.
- Noah Adams, is an American broadcast journalist and author, known primarily for his more than thirty years of experience on National Public Radio.
- Jonathan Hughes, Founder of Olive Branch Recovery Alliance, Inc., a driving force in the recovery community.
- David E. Carter, entrepreneur and writer who is a considered an expert on graphic design, logo design, and corporate branding and the "pioneer" of trademark and logo books.
- Ric Collier, Registered Nurse/Paramedic Educator, Retired US Army - awarded the Soldier's Medal (highest non-combat military award for heroism) in 1978.
- Billy Ray Cyrus, country music singer, born and raised in Flatwoods, KY, a small community just outside Ashland.
- Trace (Neil Timothy) Cyrus, musician, formerly of Metro Station.
- Paul J. Fannin, former Governor and Senator from Arizona.
- Mark Fosson, musician/songwriter.
- Jillian Hall, WWE Diva.
- Mabel Hite, vaudeville and musical comedy performer
- Chris Jennings, running back for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL.
- The Judds, country music duo of mother Naomi and daughter Wynonna.
- Ashley Judd, actress and daughter of Naomi Judd.
- Sonny Landham an actor and former Kentucky gubernatorial candidate.
- Venus Ramey, the first red-haired Miss America in 1944.
- Charlie Reliford, Major League Baseball umpire.
- Julie Reeves, country music singer.
- Jay Rhodemyre, former National Football League center.
- Don Robinson, former Major League Baseball pitcher.
- Robert Smedley, professional wrestler for national and international wrestling organizations including World Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment.
- Jean Bell Thomas, proprietress of the American Folk Song Festival in the Ashland area between 1930 and 1972.
- Michele Mahone, Entertainment Reporter, NINE Network, Australia
- Brandon Webb, pitcher for Major League Baseball's Texas Rangers, 2006 National League Cy Young Award winner.
- Chuck Woolery, game show host.
- Keith Whitley, country music singer.
- Steve Kazee, Broadway and film actor, known for his work in Broadway's Spamalot and for originating the role of Guy in the musical Once.
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