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Written by Gordon Kennedy and Ben Cooper, “Say A Prayer” combines country, bluegrass and rock influences with instrumentation that includes sitar, fiddle, mandolin and banjo. The song was written in response to the challenges facing communities around the world and centers on themes of faith, reflection and unity.

“I’m incredibly excited to share my new single, ‘Say A Prayer,'” says Skaggs. “The song addresses a world carrying a lot of grief right now, serving as a universal call for everyone to stop and lean into faith. It’s got a chorus that resonates with faith, country and rock audiences alike.”

The release comes as Skaggs continues a busy touring schedule. In addition to his regular tour dates, Skaggs and his band Kentucky Thunder will join Dierks Bentley on select dates of Bentley’s Off The Map Summer Tour, beginning June 12. Skaggs will also return to Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium to close out the Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman series on July 21.

Fresh off one of CMA Fest’s most talked-about collaborations, Skaggs made a memorable appearance during Carly Pearce’s Nissan Stadium set this past Saturday night in Nashville, joining her alongside Grammy-winning bluegrass star Molly Tuttle for a special performance of “From Now On.” Introduced by Pearce as a tribute to her Kentucky bluegrass roots, the collaboration brought together three of the genre’s most respected artists for one of the evening’s standout moments. The performance drew an enthusiastic response from the packed stadium crowd and underscored Skaggs’ enduring influence on both traditional bluegrass and today’s generation of country artists.

Upon its release, “Say A Prayer” will be available on all streaming and digital download platforms.

About Ricky Skaggs
Earning 12 #1 hit singles, 15 GRAMMY® Awards, 13 IBMA Awards, nine ACM Awards, eight CMA Awards (including Entertainer of the Year), two Dove Awards, the ASCAP Founders Award, three honorary Doctorate degrees, inductions into the Country Music Hall of Fame, IBMA Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, National Fiddler Hall of Fame, Musicians Hall of Fame, and GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the 2013 Artist-In-Residence at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, an Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award in the Instrumentalist category along with countless other awards, Ricky Skaggs is truly a pioneer of Bluegrass and Country music. Since he began playing music over 60 years ago, Skaggs has released more than 30 albums and has performed thousands of live shows. He started his own record label, Skaggs Family Records, in 1997 and has since released 12 consecutive GRAMMY®-nominated albums. And the Grand Ole Opry member has released his first-ever autobiography, “Kentucky Traveler.” The book details the life and times of Skaggs and provides a descriptive history of Country and Bluegrass music, as told by the master himself. In addition to his regular touring schedule with his band, Kentucky Thunder, he has added country tour dates as he plugs in and plays full shows of his chart-topping hits. Skaggs was a 2020 recipient of the National Medal of Arts, the highest award given to artists and arts patrons by the United States government.

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Arkansas Country Music Awards President Nathan Hunnicutt said, “The honorees for 2026 have certainly carved their own special place in Arkansas music history. Once again, this list solidifies the magnitude and importance of the Arkansas Country Music Hall of Fame by way of the Lifetime Achievement Award and the ones that have received it, both past and present.”

Country music journalist and historian Charles Haymes added, “For an Arkansan in the country field, this is the pinnacle for there is no greater honor in the Natural State. The ‘Class of 2026’ is a fine mix of deserving Arkansans. From a much loved hit-making trio to a most incredible songwriter turned music producer to a husband and wife that have worn many hats in the Arkansas entertainment business, this is another wonderful hall of fame mix of very deserving recipients.”

Family harmony has always been a staple in country music. The Whites are a fine example of that. This trio consisting of father Buck White and his daughters Sharon and Cheryl White are one of the music businesses most beloved. Buck’s musical beginnings can be traced back to the neighboring state of Texas where he played countless dance halls and on various radio shows. In 1962, he and his wife, Pat, relocated their family to Mansfield (Sebastian County).​ It is in Northwest Arkansas where Sharon and Cheryl learned to sing harmony and the popular trio we know today originated.​ The family relocated to Nashville in 1971.​ As time passed, Pat stopped performing, the group changed their stage name from The Downhome Folks to The Whites, and they signed with Curb/Warner Brothers Records and later Curb/MCA Records. In 1984, they became members of the Grand Ole Opry. Three years later, Sharon and her husband, Ricky Skaggs, were named Vocal Duo of the Year by the Country Music Association. The list of hits and favored recordings by The Whites include “You Put the Blue In Me,” “Hanging Around,” “Pins and Needles,” “If It Ain’t Love (Let’s Leave It Alone),” and “Doing It by the Book​.” The Whites won awards from the CMA, the Academy of Country Music and ​the GRAMMYs for their involvement on the motion picture soundtrack “O Brother, Where Art Thou.” Additionally, they made a cameo appearance in the movie. Buck passed away ​early last year at the age of 94.

The sole method of induction into the Arkansas Country Music Hall of Fame is by receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Whites, Reynolds, and Jimmy Doyle & Patsy Gayle join previous inductees Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, The Browns, Ed Bruce, Wayne Raney, Conway Twitty, Kye Fleming, Patsy Montana, The Wilburn Brothers, Jimmy Driftwood, Charlie Rich, Wayland Holyfield, Levon Helm, Elton Britt, The Original Rhodes Show, Bill Carter, Lefty Frizzell, Floyd Cramer, Mark Wright, Bob Robbins, Barbara Fairchild, Reggie Young, Albert E. Brumley, Irby Mandrell, K.T. Oslin, Randy Goodrum, Wood Newton, Collin Raye, Shawn Camp, and John Hughey.

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