Ransom was formed in Paintsville, Kentucky in 1990 as a New Country/Classic Rock band.  They have performed at most of the clubs in the Kentucky/Virginia/West Virginia tri-state area as well as many local festivals and events. Their wide variety of music — covering everything from George Jones and Tim McGraw to Pink Floyd and Deep Purple, plus some original tunes as well — keeps them busy as much as 45 weeks out of the year.

Some of the band's past appearances include:

• Kentucky Apple Festival, Paintsville, Kentucky (9 times)
• Sorghum Festival, West Liberty, Kentucky (6 times)
• Liberty Festival, Warfield, Kentucky (3 times)
• Jenny Wiley Festival, Prestonsburg, Kentucky (2 times)
• Martin County Fair, Inez, KY (8 times)
• Ray’s Dine and Dance, Haysi, Virginia (10 yrs.)
• Pat Oker Branch Outdoor Music Park, Paintsville Lake
• Mountain Arts Center, Prestonsburg, Kentucky
• "House Band" for the Country Showdown at both Paintsville and Inez, Kentucky
• Silver Mine Saloon, Pine Ridge, Kentucky
• —and a string of VFWs, American Legions, Elks’ Clubs, Car & Bike Shows, and others