published by BMNN on Wed, 06/12/2013 - 00:18
Nashville, TN -- Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine (BU) readers will find the iconic Ricky Skaggs gracing the cover of the June 2013 edition of the national publication. Skaggs recently spent some time with BU's Bill Conger to chat all about his 50+ years of making music and his most recent release, Music To My Ears (Skaggs Family Records). The June 2013 edition of BU, featuring Skaggs, is available on newsstands now.
published by BMNN on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 00:10
Nashville, TN -- Critics coast-to-coast are raving about Ricky Skaggs' latest musical creation, Music To My Ears. The album, according to reviewers, mixes traditional and progressive influences while staying true to its bluegrass roots. Skaggs’ Music To My Ears was released from Skaggs Family Records on September 25, 2012.
published by BMNN on Wed, 11/21/2012 - 01:04
Nashville, TN -- This Thanksgiving weekend, country and bluegrass music icon Ricky Skaggs will appear on the Fox News Channel’s America’s News HQ for a special visit with host Uma Pemmaraju. In support of his latest CD, Music To My Ears, and in the spirit of Thanksgiving, Skaggs will perform “Nothing Beats A Family,” a tune included on the album. The segment will air this Saturday, November 24 at 12:55 PM EST.
published by BMNN on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 00:12
Nashville, TN -- Tuesday, music legend Ricky Skaggs released his first all-new Country and Bluegrass record in more than three years, Music To My Ears (Skaggs Family Records). In support of the album, Skaggs is set for several national television and radio appearances. TV appearances include GAC "On The Streets," CMT "Insider," Crook & Chase and the Fox News Channel's America's News HQ, with nationally syndicated radio appearances on CMT Radio, The Mike Huckabee Show, The Michael Berry Show, and American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks.
published by BMNN on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 00:12
Nashville, TN -- Next week, Country and bluegrass music legend Ricky Skaggs will be honored in Nashville by the Academy of Country Music (ACM). On Monday, September 24, at the 6th Annual ACM Honors ceremony held at the historic Ryman Auditorium, Skaggs will be presented with the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award. Each year, this prestigious award is presented to several true pioneers of the Country music genre. In addition to Skaggs, Emmylou Harris, Dwight Yoakam and producer Billy Sherrill are set to receive their Pioneer Awards at this year's ceremony.http://www.cybergrass.com/Images/Ricky_Skaggs_sm.jpg
published by BMNN on Fri, 09/14/2012 - 00:41
Nashville, TN -- The Grand Ole Opry® presented by Humana® is set to celebrate its 87th Birthday on Oct., 5 & 6 with star-packed shows. Ricky Skaggs, one of the most awarded artists in country and bluegrass music, will perform during a special Opry Birthday Concert at 1:00 p.m. Oct. 6. Following his performance, Skaggs will visit The Opry Shop from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., signing his new CD Music To My Ears. The Plaza in front of the Opry House will be abuzz with games, food, free live performances on the Opry Plaza stage including Casey James and more.http://www.cybergrass.com/node/1623
published by BMNN on Wed, 08/15/2012 - 00:34
Nashville, TN -- Fourteen-time GRAMMY® Award winner Ricky Skaggs will please Country and Bluegrass fans alike with the release of his all-new album, Music To My Ears (Skaggs Family Records). The new project, set for a September 25 release, is produced by Skaggs and co-produced by GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter Gordon Kennedy, famed for penning multiple smash hit songs including Eric Clapton’s “Change The World.”