Explore the history of a uniquely American art form: country music. From its deep and tangled roots in ballads, blues and hymns performed in small settings, to its worldwide popularity, learn how country music evolved over the course of the 20th century, as it eventually emerged to become America’s music. Country Music features never-before-seen footage and photographs, plus interviews with more than 80 country music artists. The eight-part 16-hour series is directed and produced by...

Free Concert Celebrating City’s 50th Anniversary to feature Jamey Johnson and Ricky Skaggs, along with The Del McCoury Band and more….HENDERSONVILLE, TENNESSEE, 9/10/19 — Eleven-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson and fifteen-time Grammy winner and 2018 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Ricky Skaggs along with his band, Kentucky Thunder, will headline an October 1 concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of the City of Hendersonville.The Hendersonville Hometown Jam is...

“Bluegrass has brought more people together and made more friends than any music in the world.” – Bill Monroe, the “Father of Bluegrass” Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music offers a comprehensive look at bluegrass — its origins, the pioneers who shaped its sound, and its worldwide appeal. The documentary, narrated by actor and bluegrass enthusiast Ed Helms, will air nationally on PBS stations Friday, August 30, 2019, at 9/8 pm ET. Check local listings. Fans will also be able to...

Happy Anniversary on August 4th to Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White on 38 blessed years of love and happiness! You are welcome to post a note on all of Ricky Skaggs' social media sites!

Over 50 Artists came together for a special concert in Nashville, TN and TBN was there to capture it!  The concert titled “35 Years of Friends: Celebrating The Music of Michael W. Smith” will premiere exclusively on TBN on August 1st and 2nd.  Details below.Part 1:  Thursday, August 1st at 8 / 7 centralPart 2:  Friday, August 2nd  at 8 / 7 centralEach part of the concert will be available to watch online for FREE, the following morning on TBN.org and via...

Nashville, Tenn. (July 25, 2019) — Last Thursday, July 18, country and bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs celebrated his 65th birthday, marking 60 years since he struck his first chords on the mandolin. At a concert stop in Stephenville, Texas, Skaggs' good friend and Texstar Ford Summer Concert Series sponsor Doug Montgomery made sure to host the celebration appropriately by surprising him with a guitar-shaped birthday cake.Over the course of his six decade...

Every summer for more than two decades, Ryman Auditorium has celebrated their distinction as the birthplace of bluegrass music with their signature Bluegrass Nights summer series. Join us for an incredible performance as Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder close out the summer series on Thursday night, August 1. Tickets are almost gone, so click HERE to purchase yours now!All shows begin at 7:30 PM and are preceded by 650 AM WSM’s free showcase, Pickin’ on the Plaza,...

Our apologies to everyone going out to all of the events listed below this weekend. Unfortunately, Ricky Skaggs is under the weather and has had to cancel his scheduled appearances. Thank you for your continued support for Ricky and this wonderful music! He will look forward to seeing you at a future show! – Team RS**ALL APPEARANCES BELOW CANCELLED AS OF 6/6/19**Here are the dates, places and times where you will be able to see Ricky Skaggs in Nashville during CMA Fest 2019!Thursday, June 6 at...

Nashville, TN (June 3, 2019) – On Saturday night, Country Music Hall of Fame member, RICKY SKAGGS jumped on stage at the Grand Ole Opry with emerging Nashville-based band KING CALAWAY for a performance of The Eagles’ “Seven Bridges Road.” The bluegrass-infused cover featured Skaggs on mandolin and King Calaway’s own Austin Luther on stand-up bass along with seven-part harmonies (fitting for the song). Watch the one-of-a-kind performance HERE.“When we made our...

On The String: The Career Symmetry of Dual Hall of Famer Ricky Skaggs By CRAIG HAVIGHURST • MAY 22, 2019 It’s been one of the most unusual yet entirely rational career trajectories in the history of popular music. Most artists do one thing, get hot for a while, crest and then resign themselves to nostalgia tours of their heyday. Ricky Skaggs rode bluegrass to one tier of fame, country to another and then returned to the music that launched him - music that allows him to stay fully...

Episode Featuring Skaggs Available for Listening on Friday, February 22 Nashville, Tenn. (February 20, 2019) — Country Music Hall of Fame member Ricky Skaggs will be featured on the first season of Voices in the Hall, a newly announced podcast produced by the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.These conversations will dive deep into the lives and accomplishments of country music's most fascinating and decorated figures. The first six episodes (including...

– Celebration of Documentary to Feature Appearances by Dierks Bentley, Rosanne Cash, Rodney Crowell, Rhiannon Giddens, Vince Gill, Brenda Lee, Kathy Mattea, Ketch Secor, Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart, Asleep at the Wheel, Holly Williams and Dwight Yoakam – – Tickets on sale Friday, February 8 at Ryman.com – PASADENA, CA; FEBRUARY 1, 2019 -- Following an eight-year exploration, documentary giant Ken Burns’s 16-hour COUNTRY MUSIC premieres in the fall of 2019 on PBS. In honor of the...