Ricky Skaggs is joining forces with husband and wife praise and worship leaders Keith and Kristyn Getty for their new Christmas single, “Brightest and Best.” Skaggs first performed the song with the Gettys on their Sing! An Irish Christmas Tour at the Kennedy Center, and quickly realized the magic their voices made together. “I really love this song, ‘Brightest…
Ricky Skaggs is opening up about the impact Charlie Daniels had on his own life and career. In an interview with John Rich, on The Pursuit! with John Rich, Skaggs said Daniels lived life to the fullest, up until the very end. “Joy,” Skaggs recalled, when asked what word comes to mind when he thinks of Daniels. “That man…
Country Faith Bluegrass, the 14-track album of both original and classic songs, is out now. The record includes songs performed by an all-star list of artists, including Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, Patty Loveless, the late Charlie Daniels, Marty Raybon, Ricky Skaggs and more. “This is the 10th project in the Country Faith series,” producer Jerry Salley tells…
The country music community is mourning the loss of one of their own. Tom T. Hall, known as “The Storyteller,” passed away on August 20. Hall was 85 years old when he died at his home in Franklin, Tennessee. Hall, best known for writing “Harper Valley PTA,” which became a major hit for Jeannie C. Riley, had several hits…
Ricky Skaggs has accomplished so much throughout his illustrious career, but one thing he never did was receive his high school diploma, until now. The Country Music Hall of Fame member just revealed that he received an honorary high school diploma from his alma mater, Lawrence County High School, during the school’s virtual graduation ceremony last year, 49 years…
Ricky Skaggs underwent quadruple bypass heart surgery last year, after doctors discovered severe blockage in his heart. The news came as a shock to the Country Music Hall of Fame member, who was forced to suddenly slow down after a life of moving full speed ahead. “Bluegrass music is pretty fast,” Skaggs reflected to WKRN. “I mean it starts…
Ricky Skaggs has confirmed receiving the National Medal of Arts by President Donald Trump. The bluegrass superstar shared the news on social media, along with a press release detailing those honored enough to receive the accolade. According to the release, Skaggs was honored by President Trump for his “contributions to the American music industry. A virtuoso of the mandolin…
With only a few days left in his presidency, President Trump has reportedly awarded the National Medal of Arts to Ricky Skaggs and Toby Keith. The news was announced on Thursday, January 13, as the U.S House of Representatives was voting on Trump’s impeachment. As of now, neither reps for Skaggs mor Keith have confirmed the new accolade. But…
Ricky Skaggs is grateful to see 2020 come to an end, in more ways than one. The 66-year-old is opening up about the challenges of this year, which included an unexpected quadruple bypass heart surgery, after an angiogram revealed he had severe blockage in his heart, which needed to be addressed immediately. “Scripture tells us God always knows the…
