Ricky Skaggs

Ricky Skaggs (born July 18, 1954 in Lawrence County, Kentucky) is a 14 time Grammy Winner and a country and bluegrass star, singer, musician, producer, and composer. Skaggs's music career began in 1970 when he joined Ralph Stanley's bluegrass band, the Clinch Mountain Boys. He plays mandolin, fiddle, guitar and banjo. For a few years, Skaggs was a member of Emmylou Harris's "Hot Band". He wrote the arrangements for Harris's bluegrass-roots album, Roses in the Snow.

Influenced by: Ralph Stanley, Emmylou Harris, Bill Monroe

Active:

1970-present

Scene:

Kentucky bluegrass

• Emmylou HarrisThu, Oct 1
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• Kacey MusgravesSat, Sep 5
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• Brad PaisleySat, Sep 26
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• Phil VassarThu, Oct 22
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• Buddy MillerThu, Oct 1
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• Lucinda WilliamsThu, Jul 23
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• Alison BrownMon, Oct 12
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• Beers & Banjos: Slack Family BandFri, Aug 7
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