“I was saddened to hear of Toby Keith’s passing. He really was one of the good guys. He helped a lot of people get started in the business. He loved God, he loved his family, and he was a true Patriot--he loved America. A friend to so many, including myself! Rest dear brother, you’re home at last!” --Ricky Skaggs

He has won 15 GRAMMY Awards, been named to more Halls of Fame that you can imagine, including the Country Music Hall of Fame, and he is still at it, singing and pickin' and sharing the love of Jesus. Ricky Skaggs is without a doubt one of the best instrumentalists in the world, on several instruments, and his voice is heard on some of the most memorable recordings. He talks about his upcoming visit to the Orange Blossom Opry in Weirsdale, Florida. Listening Link:...

Bluegrass and country music legend Ricky Skaggs brought his band Kentucky Thunder with him for the first of two intimate shows at Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on Friday night (Jan 5th). Go here for the article from The Music Universe - https://themusicuniverse.com/ricky-skaggs-kentucky-thunder-bring-bluegrass-hits-history-birchmere/ Photo Credit: James Todd Miller

Happy Birthday today to Sharon White, Ricky Skaggs' wife and member of acclaimed music group, The Whites! She brings a ray of Texas sunshine wherever she goes! Happy Birthday Miss Sharon! Photo credit: Russ Carson/Carson Photoworks

Happy Birthday to Buck White today, December 13th! Loved by all who know him, he is the founding musical force behind the acclaimed music group, The Whites. Photo credit: Fan submitted

"I was saddened to hear of my old friend and fellow Boone Creek bandmate Terry Baucom’s passing. Boone Creek blazed a trail and a new sound in Bluegrass back in the mid 1970’s. The band consisted of Terry, Wes Golding, Jerry Douglas, myself and many bass players, one of which was our friend Vince Gill. We were trying to be somewhat progressive but we all loved tradition so much that we couldn’t stray too far from the fold—but just enough to make the purists mad at us. Terry was originally...

You know “Christmas Time’s A Coming” when 15-time GRAMMY winner and Country Music Hall of Fame member Ricky Skaggs and his ace backing band Kentucky Thunder play in their refreshing acoustic style all your favorite Christmas songs in this delightful tour along with a few of their special friends. This heartwarming show features a reason to listen to the season of songs both old and new as Skaggs and his band perform their own perfect blend of tight harmony. Celebrate the beauty and majesty of...

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music, the KET-produced documentary that explores thelife of Bill Monroe and traces the history of bluegrass music, is now available for onlinestreaming at KET.org/BigFamily. The two-hour film, narrated by actor and bluegrass aficionado Ed Helms, was released in2019 and was distributed nationally by PBS. Big Family follows Monroe’s career, from hisearly years in Rosine, Ky., to his move with his brothers to Chicago, where he got his start atthe city’s largest...

“Bob Mummert was one of the kindest, most gentle people I’ve ever known. He was a great musician but an even greater man. Everyone who knew him loved him. He will be missed in our music community. Prayers for Lisa and all of his grieving family.” - Ricky Skaggs

Milsap's Final Nashville Concert to Boast More Than 30 Artists Star-Studded Event Set for October 3, 2023 at Bridgestone Arena Tickets On-Sale Now Via Ticketmaster.com  Nashville, Tenn. (August 28, 2023) – Earlier this summer, Country Music Hall of Fame member Ronnie Milsap revealed his final Nashville concert, a special tribute event taking place October 3 at Bridgestone Arena. Milsap today announced eleven additional artists who will join the lineup to salute the musical icon as he closes...

Ricky’s CMT Hot 20 “Signature Series” interview will air this Saturday, 8/26 and Sunday, 8/27 at 9:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM CT. For more info visit: https://www.cmt.com/shows/cmt-hot-20-countdown ! Photo credit: Absolute Publicity

Happy anniversary to Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White! Today is their 42nd wedding anniversary! Please share your best wishes to them in the comments on socials. photo credit: Russ Carson