Excerpts from GRAMMYs/May 16, 2025 - 02:46 pm/written by Crystal Larsen The Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum expand the legacy with the 2025 inductee class of distinguished recordings that were recently inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame. Spanning generations and genres, the 2025 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame inducted recordings comprise timeless anthems and genre-defining albums that have left an indelible mark on music history, including J.D. Crowe and the New South — 'J.D. Crowe And The New...

Calling all fans in MARYLAND and NEW YORK! Country and Bluegrass music legend Ricky Skaggs and his ace backing band, Kentucky Thunder, are bringing their amazing bluegrass show to the northeast this weekend for three performances! Grab your tickets below before they sell out! --Fri June 6 in Hagerstown, MD - https://www.mdtheatre.org/ricky-skaggs --Sat June 7 in Hammondsport, NY - https://pointofthebluffvineyards.com/event/ricky-skaggs-kentucky-thunder-at-concerts-at-point-of-the-bluff/ --Sun...

Father’s Day is special! Starting NOW enjoy 15% OFF all items at store.skaggsfamilyrecords.com until midnight on 6/15! CODE "Father's Day 2025" IS ALREADY ADDED IN THE CART! Order by noon on 6/4/25 for Father's Day delivery.

Summer in Nashville will deliver some HOT Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman! Catch Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder LIVE at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, July 22! Details and tickets here - https://www.ryman.com/event/2025-07-22-ricky-skaggs-kentucky-thunder-at-7-30-pm

On this day in 1982, Ricky is named the 61st member of the Grand Ole Opry, the youngest member ever to be inducted at that time. Happy Opry Anniversary Ricky!📸: Russell Carson

Don't miss your chance to see Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder live this year! For tickets & details, visit: rickyskaggs.com/tour

40 years ago this month, Ricky received the Touring Band of the Year Award as well as the Best Specialty Instrument (Mandolin) Award from the ACM - Academy of Country Music. Happy ACM Awards Day today! #ACMawards

45 years ago this year, back in 1980, "Skaggs & Rice," the epic duet album featuring Ricky Skaggs and Tony Rice was released on Sugar Hill Records. How many of you have this pure, music from the mountains, old-timey styled album featuring only the guitar, a mandolin and resonant voices of Ricky Skaggs and Tony Rice?

“Lulu Roman has been a dear friend for over 40 years. We loved her. Such a talented person. A great entertainer, a great singer and a wonderful Christian lady. We will miss her sweet smile and great hugs.” - Ricky Skaggs📷 Photo credit: LuluRoman.com

Get ready Bristol, TN-VA! Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder are joining a great lineup of artists at Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion this September!! Tickets on sale now at BristolRhythm.com!

AMERICAN SONGWRITER By Cindy Watts--April 3, 2025 10:37 am Ricky Skaggs is in the Country Music Hall of Fame, the IBMA Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and the Musicians Hall of Fame. In other words, the 70-year-old Kentucky-born guitar slinger built his decades-long enviable career playing music from every genre he loved and being true to himself. For those who want a successful music career, he suggests they do the same. “Be an original,” Skaggs told American...

Don't miss your chance to see Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder live this year! For tickets & details, visit: rickyskaggs.com/tour