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REVERB VIDEOS: RICKY SKAGGS ON THE LEGACY OF BILL MONROE, THE BLUEGRASS BRUTE

REVERB VIDEOS: RICKY SKAGGS ON THE LEGACY OF BILL MONROE, THE BLUEGRASS BRUTE

Watch this great series of two videos with Ricky Skaggs, speaking to Reverb about Mr. Bill Monroe HERE! In part one, Skaggs recollects going up on stage with Mr. Monroe at the age of six. He discusses how the Gibson F-5 mandolin unlocked Monroe's style, and the very strong overlap that exists between first generation bluegrass and first generation of rock 'n' roll. In the second video in the set, Skaggs explores the particular rhythmic quality of Monroe's mandolin arrangements, and...

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PRAYER MEETING REJOICE MOVIE EVENT!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PRAYER MEETING REJOICE MOVIE EVENT!

Country music greats Ricky Skaggs, The Oak Ridge Boys, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, The Isaacs and many more share their hearts, stories and songs in a unique one-night-only celebration of the Gospel and God’s love. Come out September 27 to a theater near you and celebrate this one-of-a-kind move event created especially for theaters. You will be blessed! Go to www.prayermeetingmovie.com for info! Tell your church! Post & Share!   

LIVE STREAMING SHOW “SKYVILLE LIVE” HOSTS RICKY SKAGGS WITH PERFORMANCE ON SEP. 15

LIVE STREAMING SHOW “SKYVILLE LIVE” HOSTS RICKY SKAGGS WITH PERFORMANCE ON SEP. 15

Ricky Skaggs is set to perform at Skyville Live in Nashville on September 15 at 9/8c during AmericanaFest. The show will be live streamed and feature the legendary Graham Nash along with The Milk Carton Kids, The Secret Sisters and River Whyless. You can win tickets and get tune in details at skyvillelive.com. There is also a ticket giveaway at: http://skyvillelive.com/tickets/.

HOW RICKY SKAGGS REDEFINED BLUEGRASS AND BROUGHT IT TO THE MAINSTREAM

HOW RICKY SKAGGS REDEFINED BLUEGRASS AND BROUGHT IT TO THE MAINSTREAM

Neotraditional star infused his Eighties hits with exceptional playing and Appalachian harmony By Jon Freeman, Rolling Stone Country, Sep. 11, 2017 "Sounds just like the old days!" That's how Ricky Skaggs greeted fans and friends gathered for a one-off show in Nashville on Saturday, September 2nd. The "old days" to which he was alluding were part of the point of the show, staged at the Nashville Palace and touted as his first country performance in 20 years. With a red...

RICKY SKAGGS REACTS TO PASSING OF DON WILLIAMS

RICKY SKAGGS REACTS TO PASSING OF DON WILLIAMS

Upon learning the news of the passing of Country Music Hall of Fame member and singer/songwriter Don Williams, country and bluegrass artist Ricky Skaggs released the following statement: "I was saddened to hear of Don Williams passing today. His simple music, gentle voice, and beautiful songs will live on forever. Rest In Peace Gentle Giant."  --Ricky Skaggs

RICKY SKAGGS WOWS SOLD-OUT CROWD AT NASHVILLE PALACE

RICKY SKAGGS WOWS SOLD-OUT CROWD AT NASHVILLE PALACE

Nashville, Tenn. (September 7, 2017) — Country music legend Ricky Skaggs wowed a sold-out honky tonk crowd in Nashville last Saturday night. For the first time in 20 years, Skaggs plugged-in his electric guitar and joined his band onstage at the Nashville Palace for a two-hour live concert featuring the hit country songs that made him famous.  The 15x Grammy winner blistered through hit after hit including "Heartbroke," "Highway 40 Blues," "Uncle Pen," "Country Boy," "Honey (Open...

SEPT. 7 RICKY SKAGGS & KENTUCKY THUNDER PERFORMANCE AT THE LYRIC THEATRE IN STUART, FL CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE IRMA

SEPT. 7 RICKY SKAGGS & KENTUCKY THUNDER PERFORMANCE AT THE LYRIC THEATRE IN STUART, FL CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE IRMA

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder performance has been RESCHEDULED for Wed., Nov. 1, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Due to the projected track of Hurricane Irma and the impact to the local community, the Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder performance for Thursday, September 7 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. If you have already purchased a ticket it will be honored for the rescheduled performance on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Ticket holders unable to attend the...

RICKY SKAGGS REACTS TO PASSING OF GLEN CAMPBELL

RICKY SKAGGS REACTS TO PASSING OF GLEN CAMPBELL

Upon learning the news of the passing of country music legend Glen Campbell, country and bluegrass artist Ricky Skaggs released the following statement: “One of the greatest musicians, singers, entertainers, and beautiful human beings has left this life for the next life where no disease is allowed to enter, thank God! It takes a prepared person to go a prepared place, and Glen was prepared. I knew him and loved him so much. My condolences to precious Kim and the family. Much love and...

RICKY SKAGGS TO PERFORM FIRST FULL-BLOWN COUNTRY CONCERT IN 20 YEARS

RICKY SKAGGS TO PERFORM FIRST FULL-BLOWN COUNTRY CONCERT IN 20 YEARS

Legendary Country Music Artist to Perform Career Hits at the Nashville Palace on Saturday, September 2; Tickets On Sale Now Nashville, Tenn. (July 26, 2017) — For the first time in two decades, the legendary Ricky Skaggs is returning onstage to perform a full-blown country music concert featuring the hit songs that made him a household name. On Saturday, September 2, at 7:00 PM, Skaggs will appear live at the Nashville...

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