“Roy Clark was an amazing musician and entertainer. He made pickin’ look fun to all of us young kids. I loved Roy Clark and he loved me. I’ll really miss him but he will not miss me where he’s at. There’s no missing in Heaven.” -Ricky Skaggs

by Cindy Watts, Nashville - The Tennessean Published 8:00 a.m. CT Nov. 9, 2018Bill Monroe, the Father of Bluegrass, towered over the tow-haired first-grader he’d just pulled on stage in Martha, Kentucky. The kid wasn’t supposed to be part of the show, but the audience kept shouting for Monroe to let “little Ricky Skaggs” play. Monroe unstrapped his mandolin and hung it on the boy, then asked what he wanted to sing.“Ruby,” Skaggs replied.Skaggs, gingerly perched...

Country Music's Biggest Night™ Airs Live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, Nov. 14 on the ABC Television NetworkNashville, Tenn. (November 9, 2018) — Country and bluegrass music legend Ricky Skaggs has been announced as a featured performer at "The 52nd Annual CMA Awards."Country Music's Biggest Night™, hosted for the 11th consecutive year by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, will air live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on...

Just Added Special Appearances by Lindsay Ell, Vince Gill, Sierra Hull, Chris Janson, Ashley McBryde, David Lee Murphy, Jon Pardi, Carson Peters, Marty Stuart, and Cole Swindell Country Music’s Biggest Night™ Airs Live from Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, Nov. 14 on the ABC Television Network NASHVILLE – Lauren Alaina, Brad Paisley, Ricky Skaggs, and Chris Stapleton with Maren Morris and Mavis Staples have been added as performers for “The 52nd Annual CMA Awards,” as well as just...

Due to unfortunate illness, the Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder performance on Fri., Nov. 9 has been postponed. As much as they would like to perform on Friday, the band has decided to reschedule so that they can put on the best performance possible for their fans. The concert is rescheduled for Sat., Dec. 8 at 8:00 pm.We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience as we know you’ve made plans and were looking forward to Friday’s show. We were too, and we’re excited for the band to come back...

Due to unfortunate illness, the Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder performance on Thursday, November 8th has been postponed. As much as they would like to perform on Thursday, the band has decided to reschedule so that they can put on the best performance possible for their fans. The concert is rescheduled for Friday, November 30th at 7:30pm.All tickets purchased for the November 8th date will be honored on the rescheduled date. Patrons that cannot attend the rescheduled performance on...

(Content Reprinted with Permission from The Issacs)What: Concert to Bless Israel on Facebook LIVE!!When: Thursday night, Nov. 1, 2018 at 7:00 pm CentralWho: Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Ricky Skaggs, Jimmy Fortune, The Whites, The Isaacs, Karen Peck & New River, Tim Menzies and other surprise guests!Dear Friends,The Isaacs and our cohost Karen Peck & New River, are extremely excited about our Holy Land tour coming up Nov 24- Dec 5, 2018! This will be our 15th time to go, and we love...

Major press is coming in to celebrate the newest inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame and we'd like to share it with you! Photos and videos from that night are included in the links below:Associated Press: https://www.apnews.com/af821109bf314a33b52d199502961794People: https://people.com/country/garth-brooks-ricky-country-hall-of-fame-ceremony/Bluegrass Today: https://bluegrasstoday.com/ricky-skaggs-goes-into-the-country-music-hall-of-fame/Rolling...

Watch below to see the incredible, emotional moment when Ricky Skaggs plays Bill Monroe's mandolin and sings "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" with Garth Brooks to close out the 2018 Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony! (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Country Music Hall Of Fame)

Garth Brooks Inducts Skaggs into Historic Institution at Medallion Ceremony Held at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum in NashvilleNashville, Tenn. (October 22, 2018) — Last night in Nashville, Tennessee, music legend Ricky Skaggs officially became one of the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame. At the official Medallion Ceremony held in the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum's CMA Theatre, Hall of Fame member Garth Brooks, through tear-filled eyes, formally...

Don’t miss the red carpet arrivals before the 2018 Country Music Hall of Fame inductions of Johnny Gimble, Dottie West, and Ricky Skaggs. Guests will enjoy interviews, trivia, giveaways, and more. The Fan Experience is FREE and open to the public on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 2:30pm.Click HERE for more information and we hope to see you at the Red Carpet! Come on out and see Ricky Skaggs and other celebrities and noted guests!

The weather in Farmers Branch, Texas has created a once in a lifetime Bluegrass experience. With saturated festival grounds and more rain in the forecast,  Bloomin' Bluegrass Festival has relocated indoors.  Our host hotel, Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West, has graciously opened their doors to create an intimate concert setting with no need for chairs or more weather concerns. The address is 1590 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75234.Due to limited space, event tickets are no longer...