Ricky Skaggs News

The Kenny Loggins, Georgia Middleman, and Gary Burr trio Blue Sky Riders make Nashville and modern pop music collide in Smothers Theatre at Pepperdine University on Saturday, September 19 at 8 p.m.

When an audience gives a group of performers a standing ovation before they've even played a single note you know you're in for a very special evening. Such was the case this past Monday (July 20, 2015) at The Sheldon Concert Hall, as Ricky Skaggs, Sharon White, Ry Cooder and company took to the stage to perform a memorable and moving collection of classic gospel, country, and bluegrass tunes. It really doesn't get any better than this if you're a fan of the roots of country music. Not too far removed in execution from the terrific performance earlier this year by Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, this is a group of musicians who seek to keep the fire burning for tunes that seem to have a life all their own, even if a lot of them have been overlooked, underplayed, and overshadowed by the pop sensibilities that have overtaken a great deal of modern country music. If you missed it, then you should be kicking yourself - this was pure bliss from start to finish.

Hailed as the “Rockstars of Bluegrass,” the Dailey & Vincent duo and their band of string masters are admired throughout the music industry as one of the most exciting and elite Bluegrass bands in America. Their uniquely contagious music - so riveting & crisp - has scored 14 significant awards from the International Bluegrass Music Awards Association including three “Entertainer of the Year” titles, three-time “Vocal Group of the Year” awards and “Album of the Year.” They've also garnered three Grammy Award Nominations including nomination for the 2014 “Bluegrass Album of the Year,” and four Dove Awards for “Blue Grass Album of the Year.”

As part of the Northeast Builders of Ridgefield, LLC Country Series and xfinity Rock Series, Sam Bush and his killer band perform at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, July 19, at 8 p.m.

Carnegie Hall's 125th anniversary season is fast approaching, and we are looking forward to a variety of exciting new projects and exceptional programming. Listed below are jazz, pop, and world music highlights at Carnegie Hall for the 2015-2016 season.

World-renowned guitarist Ry Cooder, country music songbird Sharon White and country and bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs are combining forces for a national road show.  

New Jersey Performing Arts Center is proud to announce the TD James Moody Jazz Festival, headlined by the legendary Tony Bennett, from November 7-15, 2015. With help from NJPAC Jazz Advisor Christian McBride, this festival promises to be one of the largest gatherings for jazz fans on the East Coast, showcasing all-star line-ups with some of the country's best musicians, such as Dianne Reeves, Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings and the Sarah Vaughan Vocal Competition. Now in its fourth year, the festival offers nine days of concerts, panel discussions and workshops around Newark, in honor of saxophonist, bebop pioneer, and Newark native James Moody. 

World-renowned guitarist Ry Cooder, country music songbird Sharon White and country and bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs are combining forces for a national road show.  

Some of the biggest stars in country music turned out for a red carpet event Thursday, April 23, to commemorate the grand opening of the George Jones Museum, celebrating the life and work of one of the icons of country music. More than 800 people turned out for the gala event.

Symphony Space pays tribute to a towering figure of American music with Wall to Wall Johnny Cash, today, April 25, from 4 pm to 11 pm in the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space. The

Symphony Space pays tribute to a towering figure of American music with Wall to Wall Johnny Cash, Saturday, April 25, from 4 pm to 11 pm in the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space. The

Home By Dark will return to Gwinnett Performing Arts Center this summer, captivating audiences with an impressive lineup of songwriters and musicians.

Jenna announced the release of her 1st single ”Cowboy Kiss” from her new album coming out in the summer of 2015. The single is part of her latest album produced by Billy Smiley (Johnny Cash, White Heart, and Vince Gill).

One of the most important groups playing traditional Irish music in Ireland and on the world stage for three decades comes to Harris Center for the Arts for just one performance. Altan's commitment to good-natured fun is second only to their commitment to excellence in all things musical, and this concert is no exception.

Jenna announced the release of her 1st single ”Cowboy Kiss” from her new album coming out in the summer of 2015. The single is part of her latest album produced by Billy Smiley (Johnny Cash, White Heart, and Vince Gill).

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and multi-GRAMMY Award nominated duo Dailey & Vincent announce the upcoming CD release of Dailey & Vincent - ALIVE! In Concert, which will be available April 27

As part of its 2015-2016 season announcement, Carnegie Hall today shared that singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash will curate a four-concert Perspectives series at the Hall beginning in October 2015.

Clive Gillinson, Executive and Artistic Director, today announced Carnegie Hall's 2015-2016 season consisting of more than 170 concerts as well as wide-ranging education and community programs created by Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute. The upcoming season includes performances by many of the world's greatest artists and ensembles representing classical, pop, jazz, and world music, with events presented on Carnegie Hall's three stages, in the Hall's new Resnick Education Wing, and throughout New York City.

The country music industry is in mourning following the death of the iconic and beloved Little Jimmy Dickens, as BroadwayWorld previously reported. Dickens passed away yesterday at the age of 94. Below, read some of the heartfelt messages that other country stars have shared in celebration of his life.

Chart-topping country artist Collin Raye brings his soulful voice to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Friday, January 16 at 8 p.m.