Does anyone know who wrote or recorded this?

Lyrics copied from http://members.aol.com/garydodee/RKSONGS.HTML#A4

KENTUCKY

Kentucky, you are the dearest place outside of Heaven to me
Kentucky, your laurel and your dogwood trees
When I die, I want to rest upon some peaceful mountain so high
For there is where God will look for me.

Kentucky, I miss the old folks singing in the silvery moonlight
Kentucky, I miss the hound dogs chasing coon
I know that my mother, dad and sweetheart are all waiting for me
Kentucky I will be coming soon.

Kentucky, I will be coming soon.