Ricky Skaggs News

The third single from The Gibson Brothers’ upcoming Jerry Douglas-produced LP, Darkest Hour, “One Minute Of You (Song For Annie Gray)” rides a galloping acoustic guitar foundation with minimal percussion and tasty electric guitar and fiddle flourishes. The song, like most of the Gibson’s catalog, feels equally at home on stage.

American music masters Sam Bush, Mike Marshall, and Edgar Meyer join with George Meyer for a special collaboration unlike anything you've seen at the WYO on Saturday January 28 at 7pm.

On Sunday, December 4, Nashville's CabaRay Showroom proved to be the perfect location to surprise music legends Ray Stevens and Brenda Lee with The Cecil Scaife Visionary Award. Stevens, who was in on the planning of the event, thought he was giving the award to Lee and Lee thought she was giving it to Stevens.  

Lewisville Grand Theater continues its commitment of bringing more live music to Lewisville with the announcement of eight concerts slated for 2023.

Steve Martin and the Board of The Steve Martin Banjo Prize have announced two winners for this year’s prize. Building on the Board’s mission to recognize excellence across the spectrum of banjo styles, this year’s recipients represent excellence in both 5-string bluegrass and 4-string Irish banjo traditions.

Hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning, Country Music’s Biggest Night delivered extraordinary performances and heartwarming moments, shining a light on a community like no other. “The 56th Annual CMA Awards” made its grand return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena this evening, honoring musical legends and showcasing emerging artists.

The sold-out event held at Lexington’s Rupp Arena featured performances from Eastern Kentucky-natives Chris Stapleton, Dwight Yoakam and Tyler Childers as well as special surprise guests Patty Loveless, Ricky Skaggs, S.G. Goodman and University of Kentucky football coach, Mark Stoops.

Nationally acclaimed singer/songwriter Kelly Lang received the ‘Icon Award’ at The Alice Awards Gala as part of The Southern Women in Film & Television (SWIFT) Summit this past weekend. The Alice Awards recognize women who have all demonstrated perseverance and each has emerged stronger.

15-Time Grammy-winning banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck comes to the not-for-profit Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts showcasing a multi-generational gamut of the best of bluegrass players on Sunday, April 10 at 7pm. 

After the Broadway shutdown in 2020, NYC based composer Douglas Waterbury-Tieman returned to Nashville, TN to dig into his musical roots. JOHNNY & the DEVIL'S BOX: The Concept Album is an exciting first look into the real and rustic world of his Broadway bound musical bearing the same name.

High Valley is back with brand new music with  “Whatever It Takes,” (Jon Nite, Ben Stennis, Brad Rempel) and “Never Not,” (Ben West, Matt Willis, Brad Rempel) are brimming with the group’s signature sound of positive-minded, bluegrass-tinted country. Pre-save the new singles now!

The 2021 Volunteer Jam: A Musical Salute to Charlie Daniels was produced by Outback Presents in association with David Corlew and Associates and Conway Entertainment Group.

Learn more about what to expect from the full lineup, and how to purchase tickets, here!

BerkleeNYC's Power Station presents Janie Barnett as she plays the music of Cole Porter on August 13th, 2021

Rory appeared on the TODAY show this morning to discuss life on his Columbia, Tennessee farm with 7-year-old daughter Indiana, the new record, and its themes of everyday life, heartbreak, healing, and salvation. 

In “Small Talk Cafe,” Rory takes a look at the “big” headlines before bringing it back to what really matters — neighbors, everyday life, and togetherness in a small town. 

On June 1, 2020, his alma mater, Lawrence County High School in Louisa, Kentucky, bestowed upon him an honorary high school diploma for all of his work in music.

Today, David Corlew and Associates announced this year's Volunteer Jam will be rescheduled due to COVID-19 concerns. The 2021 Volunteer Jam: A Musical Salute to Charlie Daniels, previously scheduled for February 22, will now take place Wednesday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m. C/T at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.

For the last three-quarters of a century, in the world of bluegrass music, one thing has always been certain; the cream rises to the top.

Nine months after going on hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the nationally syndicated television concert series 'Song of the Mountains' will resume production before a live audience on Saturday, January 16, at The Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia.