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RICKY SKAGGS ANNOUNCES 2026 CHRISTMAS TOUR
'Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas' Returns This December with 12 Concerts Across the Nation Tour Stops Include Nashville, TN; Knoxville, TN; Charlotte, NC; Greenville, SC; Cincinnati, OH; St. Louis, MO and More Nashville, Tennessee (October 1, 2026) — Fifteen-time GRAMMY® winner and Country Music Hall of Fame member Ricky Skaggs will once again bring the spirit of the season to audiences nationwide with his 2026 holiday tour, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas. Skaggs...
RICKY SKAGGS AND KENTUCKY THUNDER FINAL REGULAR SEASON SHOWS THIS YEAR!
Country and Bluegrass music legend Ricky Skaggs and his ace backing band, Kentucky Thunder are set to play six final regular season shows this year! Skaggs got his start as a professional bluegrass musician before turning to more mainstream country, where he created his own lively, distinctively American form of music by infusing his traditional roots into the contemporary Nashville sound. Since he struck his first chords on a mandolin over 60 years ago, Skaggs has led one of the most...
One Night on Sugar Hill: Celebrating the Life of Barry Poss & the Legacy of Sugar Hill Records, featuring Jerry Douglas & Friends!
Come Spend One Night on Sugar Hill! Thrilled to announce -- Ricky Skaggs and The Whites -- will join Jerry Douglas & Friends for One Night on Sugar Hill at the Carolina Theatre in Durham, NC on November 5. This must-see, one-night only show features a cavalcade of musical stars and celebrates the life of late Sugar Hill Records founder Barry Poss and the legacy of the iconic record label he founded. We’ll perform at the Carolina Theatre of Durham, where Barry served on the board of...
Ricky Skaggs Honors Bill Monroe on his Birthday
“Happy Birthday to the Father of Bluegrass Music, Bill Monroe, born September 13, 1911. With the help of Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs, Chubby Wise, and Howard Watts, there was a new sound of music created. These innovators went on to have careers apart from Mr. Monroe, but he kept this new music alive until he passed away in 1996. He survived Rock and Roll in the 50s and Country Music in the 60s. He also survived Nashville. It took a tough man to survive all the criticism he received playing a...
Ricky Skaggs’ Thoughts on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
"September 11, 2001, what a day to remember. Our homeland was attacked, and it wasn’t an accident, it was deliberate! Almost 3,000 innocent lives were lost, but every American was permanently affected that day. On July 4th, we celebrated our 250th Anniversary as a Nation. We’re still here, our flag is flying high, and we’re stronger than ever. Thank God!" - Ricky Skaggs
Ricky Skaggs to Perform at the 9th Annual NSAI Nashville Songwriter Awards on Sep. 22
The secret is out! Another group of performers are confirmed to celebrate songwriters at the 9th annual Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) Nashville Songwriter Awards presented by City National Bank, including Ricky Skaggs! Ricky along with a host of performers will each take the stage on September 22 at the iconic Ryman Auditorium. In addition, the previously announced Songwriter-Artist of the Year recipient, Riley Green, will not only be joining as an honoree, but he'll...
Ricky Skaggs speaks about Dolly Parton on NEWS NATION’s “Elizabeth Vargas Reports”
ICYMI--Watch Ricky Skaggs speak about Dolly Parton and how he first got to know her on NEWS NATION's "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" on 8/25/26. Used with permission from ©NEWS NATION "Elizabeth Vargas Reports." All rights reserved. https://youtu.be/bQnneowfZv8?si=E-mM3jrAWH_5BikV
Thoughts on the Passing of Country Music Icon Dolly Parton from Ricky Skaggs
“Today the world has lost a friend, but heaven has gained a beloved daughter. Dolly was one of the most loving and caring souls I have ever met. I had known who she was for many years, but really got to know her when we did some studio work together. I got to know her love for music, her love for the poor, and her love for Jesus! Dolly was born to shine her light in the darkness, and today she woke up in that magnificent light that she was given to shine in this world. There has never been any...
Congratulations to Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White on their 45th Wedding Anniversary today!
Watch this video of them singing their hit country single, "Love Can't Ever Get Better Than This." The song reached #10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and they won the CMA Vocal Duo of the Year award that same year in 1987. We send our best wishes for their sapphire anniversary, which represents wisdom, loyalty, and deep, enduring love that they have for each other! - Team RS https://youtu.be/6bmePMKtACA?si=-vPQTEElaAjUOcvt
NEW SUMMER AND FALL TOUR DATES ADDED!
Don't miss your chance to see Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder at a live show this year! For tickets & details, visit: rickyskaggs.com/tour! photo credit: Russell Carson
New Full Length Video about the making of song “Say A Prayer” Out Now!
Watch the YouTube exclusive full interview with artist Ricky Skaggs & songwriter Gordon Kennedy about their new song "Say A Prayer," below. Don’t forget to subscribe to Ricky’s YouTube channel so that you never miss a video! https://youtu.be/S4FPERhNZxU
The final #6 out of 6 videos is on YouTube now!
Watch the YouTube exclusive video of Ricky Skaggs & Gordon Kennedy discussing their hopes for Ricky's new song, "Say A Prayer!" Don’t forget to subscribe to Ricky’s YouTube channel so that you never miss a video! A special long form video with never seen footage will be released next Wed. 7/29! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk3JhshWzcM Link to the song here! https://ffm.to/rk4d7xe.OFP