Connecticut State Troubadour

The Connecticut State Troubadour is an honorary position, established in 1991 by the Connecticut General Assembly. The State Troubadour functions as an ambassador of music and song and promotes cultural literacy among Connecticut citizens. It began as an annual position, in 1999 was changed to a two-year appointment, and in 2018 was changed to a three-year appointment; it carries a $5,000 total stipend. The responsibilities of the position include performing at least three events at the request of the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism, promoting the state in song, and serving on panels to select future state troubadours.

Post holders

 * Tom Callinan - 1991-1992
 * Sandy and Caroline Paton - 1993
 * Phil Rosenthal - 1994
 * Bill Pere - 1995
 * Mike Kachuba - 1996
 * Sally Rogers (singer) - 1997
 * Jeff and Synia McQuillan - 1998
 * Hugh Blumenfeld - 1999-2000
 * Kevin Briody - 2001-2002
 * Dennis Waring - 2003-2004
 * Thomasina Levy - 2005-2006
 * Pierce Campbell - 2007-2008
 * Lara Herscovitch - 2009-2010
 * Chuck Costa - 2011-2012
 * Kristen Graves - 2013-2015
 * Kate Callahan - 2016-2018
 * Nekita Waller - 2018-2021
 * Kala Farnham - 2022-2025