Banjo Radio Interview with Ricky Skaggs!

Listen tomorrow morning, 7/18 (which is also Ricky’s birthday!), between 6:45AM and 9:45AM CDT for an interview with Kyle Cantrell on the official launch of Banjo Radio (worldwide internet radio). Kyle was formerly with SiriusXM’s Bluegrass Junction. Go...

For Your Dove Award Consideration . . .

Please remember the titles below that Ricky Skaggs is featured on for this Dove Award voting round and thank you for your support! BLUEGRASS/COUNTRY/ROOTS Recorded Song of the Year  “Brightest and Best” – Keith & Kristyn Getty, Ricky Skaggs...

Happy 100th Birthday to Lloyd Loar Mandolins!

“The most famous mandolin in the world is Bill Monroe’s Gibson F5, signed by Lloyd Loar on July the 9th, 1923. Lloyd Loar signed a few other mandolins on that day which I am blessed to own one of these. Only if it passed his inspection in quality and great...

Christmas In July Sale at Skaggs Family Records store!

Our WHOLE STORE is 15% OFF! New merch included! Visit our store for midyear savings! Be sure to pick out something for your favorite music fan! No code needed – savings will be reflected in the cart! Sale starts Friday, July 7 at 8:00 am CDT and ends Friday,...

Thoughts of Bobby Osborne by Ricky Skaggs

“It’s been a tough week for our bluegrass family with the passing of Jesse McReynolds and now our beloved Bobby Osborne. In my opinion, the Osborne Brothers were the best harmony singers in bluegrass music history! They worked at it, and they won, hands down....

Ricky Skaggs Remarks on Jesse McReynolds Passing

“I believe that Jesse McReynolds was one of the most creative musicians that has ever played bluegrass music. He was as unique in his approach to the mandolin as Earl Scruggs was to the banjo. He was inspired by Bill Monroe and Pee Wee Lambert, the two most popular...