40 years ago today, back in 1984, Ricky Skaggs' single "Uncle Pen" from Don't Cheat In Our Hometown was released to radio. This was the first bluegrass tune recorded by a solo artist to hit the #1 position on the Billboard country chart since the chart's June 1949 inception. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/CpH8Wu9DbjM?feature=shared

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder at the Tony Rice Memorial Music Fest – photo © G. Nicholas Hancock Posted on May 28, 2024 By Sandy Hatley in Bluegrass Today History repeated itself this Memorial Day weekend at Camp Springs Bluegrass Park near Reidsville, NC, as Ricky Skaggs took the stage for the second annual Tony Rice Memorial Music Fest on Saturday. Camp Springs was the first bluegrass festival that Skaggs ever played. While still a teenager, he had joined Ralph Stanley’s...

"On May 3, my friend and former Kentucky Thunder band member, Jim Mills, passed away. He was 57 years old. Our hearts are broken for Jimmy’s wife, Kim. Please keep her in your prayers. Of course we’re all brokenhearted, because we loved him and will certainly miss his big smile!” --Ricky Skaggs

“ROU 0044 was first released in 1975, and served as the bluegrass public’s first experience of Crowe’s new band, and for many, their first introduction to the musical genius of Tony Rice, Ricky Skaggs, and Jerry Douglas, all very young men at that time. The album also introduced – or reintroduced – bluegrass lovers to a series of songs that are now considered standards…” Read the whole story at:...

“I was so happy to hear that my friends John Anderson, James Burton and our dear Toby Keith are being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. All three of these mighty men have made an enormous impact on country music. The Hall of Fame couldn’t have made a better choice.” --Ricky Skaggs

OWENSBORO, Ky., March 15, 2024 -- That high lonesome sound was celebrated here today with the dedication of the Bluegrass Forever stamp at the Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Museum. Bluegrass is a singularly American music style, born in the mid-20th century. It defies time, drawing inspiration from the past while also openly embracing innovation. "Like Bluegrass, the Postal Service finds inspiration in our nation's history — which is why we are so proud of the role we play in portraying the...

The Whites will celebrate their 40th Anniversary as Grand Ole Opry members when they perform on the Opry this Saturday, March 2. They were inducted in the Opry family on March 2, 1984. Daddy Buck and daughters Cheryl and Sharon have been showcasing their family harmonies as a professional stage act for more than 50 years. Others scheduled to appear on Saturday’s show include Mandy Barnett, HunterGirl, Steve Earle, Karen Mills, Frank Ray, Jeannie Seely, and Ricky...

“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

JUST ANNOUNCED: Mark your calendar for July 25 to join Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder at Springer Mountain Farms Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman Auditorium! Season passes are available NOW and allow you to get the best seats in the house before they go on sale to the public. Get tickets: https://bit.ly/41UtFiQ