In 2019, Cumberland County returned to the state finals for the first time since 2007 (first time in 12 years) with their new director A.J. Cook. Cook graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2017 being hired as a "newcomer" to Cumberland, he progressed the marching band up each year until his departure in 2020, where he took the position at GRC. The marching band placed 3rd in state (the highest in school history). Hancock County also came to finals this year first time in school history taking home the State Championship for the first time ever, winning only by tenths of a point. Washington County yet again placed 2nd in finals for the 2nd consecutive year in a row. Owensboro Catholic also returned to finals placing fourth.