Harlan County has been known worldwide through associations such as Bloody Harlan and its portrayal in FX's Justified, and it has also produced many notable people, trailblazers, and celebrities, including Bernie Bickerstaff, NBA coach; Rebecca Caudill, author of children's books; Jerry Chestnut, country music songwriter; Carl H. Dodd, Korean War soldier and Medal of Honor recipient; Wah Wah Jones, NBA player; Nick Lachey, singer and actor; Cawood Ledford, University of Kentucky basketball and football announcer; George Ella Lyon, author and poet; Florence Reece, songwriter; and Jordan Smith, winner of NBC's The Voice in 2015 and singer.