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RICKY SKAGGS


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Richard Lee "Ricky" Skaggs (born July 18, 1954) is a country and bluegrass singer, musician, producer, and composer. He primarily plays mandolin; however, he also plays fiddle, guitar, mandocaster and banjo.

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RickySkaggs Twitter 3/11 @ 6:15 AM
RickySkaggs - Don’t miss Ricky Skaggs on this week’s episode of @CountryLineTV on @WatchHeartland - Saturday, March 11 at 7:30pm… https://t.co/GmNjijnaRi
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RickySkaggs - Don't miss your chance to see Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder live on the road in March! Visit… https://t.co/ZPyIulcVZb
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by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024

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by Michael Major - January 10, 2024

Brit Taylor's new single 'Saint Anthony' is out now and her album 'Kentucky Bluegrassed' will be available. On the heels of a breakout 2023 with the release of her Sturgill Simpson-produced album Kentucky Blue and her Grand Ole Opry debut, Taylor's new project will be available on the one year anniv...

Ricky Skaggs Announces 2023 Christmas Tour Photo Ricky Skaggs Announces 2023 Christmas Tour
by Michael Major - October 24, 2023

Fifteen-time GRAMMY winner and Country Music Hall of Fame member Ricky Skaggs is getting in the holiday spirit with the announcement of his 2023 holiday tour, titled Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder Christmas with Special Guests. Skaggs and his band, Kentucky Thunder, hit the road this December....

Circle Network Brings Back 'Austin City Limits: Country' For New Season Photo Circle Network Brings Back 'Austin City Limits: Country' For New Season
by Michael Major - August 29, 2023

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Alex Miller Makes A Stand With New EP, COUNTRY, Due October 6 Photo Alex Miller Makes A Stand With New EP, COUNTRY, Due October 6
by A.A. Cristi - August 21, 2023

Alex Miller is making a stand - and like everything else the young Kentuckian does - it's Country. ...

The Gertrudes Share 'Carry On' From New Album 'Just To Please You' Photo The Gertrudes Share 'Carry On' From New Album 'Just To Please You'
by Michael Major - June 20, 2023

The Gertrudes are Meghan Balogh (fiddle, vocals), Pete Bowers (drums), Annie Clifford (fiddle, vocals), August Erb (electric guitar), Jason Erb (keys, bass, vocals), Mariah “Mo” Horner (vocals), Josh Lyon (accordion, keys, bass), Matt Rogalsky (electric guitar, vocals), Greg Tilson (acoustic guitar,...

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The Gibson Brothers Release New Single 'One Minute Of You (Song For Annie Gray)' Photo The Gibson Brothers Release New Single 'One Minute Of You (Song For Annie Gray)'
by Michael Major - January 09, 2023

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, fe...

The Steve Martin Banjo Prize Board Announces 2022 Winners Photo The Steve Martin Banjo Prize Board Announces 2022 Winners
by Michael Major - November 10, 2022

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 tr...

Winners Announced for 'The 56th Annual CMA Awards' Photo Winners Announced for 'The 56th Annual CMA Awards'
by Michael Major - November 10, 2022

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by Michael Major - October 12, 2022

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....

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by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2021

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by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 04, 2021

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