Ricky Skaggs
| Born | July 18, 1954 |
| Hometown | Cordell |
| Net worth | $20 million |
| Height | 6'0" (1.84m) |
| Spouse | Sharon White |
| Children | Lucas Skaggs, Molly Skaggs |
| Parents | Hobert Skaggs |
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Skaggs, Kentucky Thunder return to Cactus Theater
- Fifteen-time GRAMMY Award-winner Ricky Skaggs and his band Kentucky Thunder will take the stage at the Cactus Theater at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 19.
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Old Dominion Barn Dance 2024 season kicks off: Live talent show contest
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Winston-Salem Symphony performing with bluegrass icon Ricky Skaggs on Saturday
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Wyatt Ellis' life in Happy Valley: Proud, dignified and true.
John Job who writes about mandolin prodigy Wyatt Ellis, whose album, "Happy Valley," will be released Feb. 2. It includes his bluegrass "family."
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Cordle and Hess: Dynamic duo to headline Years of Farming
Dec. 2—FLEMINGSBURG — Award-winning Kentucky native Larry Cordle will return to Years of Farming at Double S Entertainment at 2 p.m. Sunday, with Athens, Ohio, native Clay Hess. Hailing from eastern Kentucky, Cordle is best known for his highly successful songwriting talents, including the No. 1 hit song, "Highway 40 Blues," recorded by Ricky Skaggs, and as co-writer of "Murder on Music Row." ...
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James Beaty: OPINION: Ramblin' : Ricky Skaggs and the mandolin legend
Nov. 21—When speaking to country and bluegrass musician Ricky Skaggs, there are many things to talk about, but not enough time to cover everything. During our conversation, I got to ask him about his experiences playing one of the most famous and valuable instruments in the world — the Lloyd Loar-designed Gibson F-5 mandolin which bluegrass music founding father Bill Monroe played throughout ...
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Ramblin' : Ricky Skaggs and the mandolin legend
Nov. 21—When speaking to country and bluegrass musician Ricky Skaggs, there are many things to talk about, but not enough time to cover everything. During our conversation, I got to ask him about his experiences playing one of the most famous and valuable instruments in the world — the Lloyd Loar-designed Gibson F-5 mandolin which bluegrass music founding father Bill Monroe played throughout ...
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Freeborn County Fair Grandstand entertainment announced for 2024
Oct. 31—American country music group Lonestar will headline the 2024 Freeborn County Fair Grandstand entertainment, the fair board announced Tuesday. Also to perform are emerging country talent Austin Snell, country and bluegrass singer Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, contemporary Christian artist Crowder and rock 'n' roll band Hairball. The 2024 fair will be July 30 through Aug. 4. July ...
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The country-pop piano player said goodbye to an illustrious career with a guest-heavy Nashville show
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Ronnie Milsap Preps for Final Nashville Concert as Stars Share Memories of the Legendary Blind Pianist (Exclusive)
Ricky Skaggs remembers nearly running off the road when he looked over and saw Milsap driving his tour bus
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