Upon learning the news of the passing of Country Music Hall of Fame member and singer/songwriter Mel Tillis, country and bluegrass artist Ricky Skaggs has released the following statement: "One of the great entertainers in our business has gone on to his next assignment. It won't be entertaining! It'll be total rest, peace and love. Jesus is the star!!! Thank you Mel for playing a big part in my journey. Always loved being with you. You will be missed here." --Ricky Skaggs

The Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder show scheduled for Friday, Dec. 8 has been postponed due to weather. A new date will be determined and the show will be rescheduled for a later date. See you soon in Hickory, NC! Everyone stay warm and safe!

ASHEVILLE, NC (FOX Carolina)--Franklin Graham on Tuesday posted a video celebrating his father’s birthday. The evangelist Rev. Billy Graham turned 99 on Tuesday. The video celebrates Graham’s life as he enters his one hundredth year on earth. The evangelist has famously said, “My home is in Heaven. I'm just traveling through this world.” Franklin Graham’s video features interviews from some of the people Billy Graham has impacted on his ongoing century-long journey...

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Country and Bluegrass Legend Brings Holiday Cheer to Appalachia for 75th Year of CSX's Holiday Event Nashville, Tenn. (October 17, 2017) – Country and bluegrass music legend Ricky Skaggs will be the special guest on the 75th running of the CSX Santa Train on Saturday, November 18.Skaggs was raised in Cordell, Kentucky, making the cause of helping the people of Appalachia something very near and dear to his heart."So excited to get to do the Santa...

Join In Touch Ministries as we present a LIVE Christmas taping with Dr. Charles Stanley and Andy Stanley and a special musical performance by country music legend, Ricky Skaggs! As a member of the live audience, you will receive a free copy of Dr. Stanley's book Christmas: A Gift for Every Heart. Doors open at 6:30pm and taping begins at 7:00pm sharp. Seating is limited so sign up today HERE!

Watch this great series of two videos with Ricky Skaggs, speaking to Reverb about Mr. Bill Monroe HERE! In part one, Skaggs recollects going up on stage with Mr. Monroe at the age of six. He discusses how the Gibson F-5 mandolin unlocked Monroe's style, and the very strong overlap that exists between first generation bluegrass and first generation of rock 'n' roll. In the second video in the set, Skaggs explores the particular rhythmic quality of Monroe's mandolin arrangements, and...

Country music greats Ricky Skaggs, The Oak Ridge Boys, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, The Isaacs and many more share their hearts, stories and songs in a unique one-night-only celebration of the Gospel and God’s love. Come out September 27 to a theater near you and celebrate this one-of-a-kind move event created especially for theaters. You will be blessed! Go to www.prayermeetingmovie.com for info! Tell your church! Post & Share!   

Ricky Skaggs is set to perform at Skyville Live in Nashville on September 15 at 9/8c during AmericanaFest. The show will be live streamed and feature the legendary Graham Nash along with The Milk Carton Kids, The Secret Sisters and River Whyless. You can win tickets and get tune in details at skyvillelive.com. There is also a ticket giveaway at: http://skyvillelive.com/tickets/.

Neotraditional star infused his Eighties hits with exceptional playing and Appalachian harmony By Jon Freeman, Rolling Stone Country, Sep. 11, 2017 "Sounds just like the old days!" That's how Ricky Skaggs greeted fans and friends gathered for a one-off show in Nashville on Saturday, September 2nd. The "old days" to which he was alluding were part of the point of the show, staged at the Nashville Palace and touted as his first country performance in 20 years. With a red...

On WSMV-TV Channel 4, the Today In Nashville program is celebrating their anniversary on Tuesday, Sept. 12 with a special show featuring Ricky Skaggs playing on the Hard Rock Cafe stage. Make sure to tune in tomorrow! The show is live at 11 AM CDT.