Ricky Skaggs

Known for Acting

7/18/1954(Age 71)

Cordell, Kentucky, USA

Biography

Rickie Lee Skaggs, known professionally as Ricky Skaggs, is an American neotraditional country and bluegrass singer, musician, producer, and composer. He primarily plays mandolin; however, he also plays fiddle, guitar, mandocaster, and banjo.

Known For (23 credits)

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Opry 100: A Live Celebration

2025

Blake Shelton hosts a star-studded celebration marking 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry, featuring performances from Ashley McBryde, Brad Paisley, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Clint Black, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Kelsea Ballerini, and Lainey Wilson.

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Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music

2019

Examine the history of bluegrass music, from its origins to its eventual worldwide popularity, and hear from dozens of musicians who explain the ways bluegrass music transcends generational, cultural and geographic boundaries.

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35 Years of Friends: Celebrating the Music of Michael W. Smith

2019

With over 45 Dove awards, three Grammy awards, and an American Music award, Michael W. Smith has forever enshrined his mark in the music history books. Smith garnered yet another Grammy nod last Friday with a nomination for ‘Best Contemporary Christian Music Album’ for his latest worship effort, ‘Surrounded.’ Dubbed ‘35 Years of Friends: Celebrating The Music of Michael W. Smith,’ music lovers will experience over 35 artists, from all genres, performing a set list to include many of Smith’s 35 #1 hit singles. In addition, 2018 marks the 35th Anniversary of Smith’s Top 10 single “Friends,” which helped introduce his music to both secular and non-secular audiences. Smith once again shared the song with the world when he performed it at the Washington, D.C. memorial service for his dear friend, President George H.W. Bush, last Wednesday.

Country's Family Reunion Tribute Series: The Whites & Ricky Skaggs

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Country's Family Reunion Tribute Series: The Whites & Ricky Skaggs

2016

Sing along to the country hits of The Whites and Ricky Skaggs in this tribute concert series from the Country Family Reunion TV show.

Country's Family Reunion: Sweethearts Volume One

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Country's Family Reunion: Sweethearts Volume One

2016

Songs of love can color so many moments in each of our lives. Sing along as country music couples gather together to celebrate love!

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Revival: The Sam Bush Story

2015

Heralded as one of the most influential musicians in the modern era, Sam Bush pioneered a new genre of music, inspired some of today's most successful commercial acts, yet he remains the music world's best-kept secret.

Country's Family Reunion: Simply Bluegrass - Volumes One & Two

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Country's Family Reunion: Simply Bluegrass - Volumes One & Two

2013

Hosted by Ricky Skaggs and Bill Anderson, this is a reunion that all Bluegrass and Country fans will enjoy, featuring artists Ricky Skaggs, The Gibson Brothers, Rhonda Vincent, Larry Cordle, Ramona Jones, Sam Bush, The Whites, Mac Wiseman, Del McCoury, Dierks Bently and Paul Brewster.

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The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan

2013

There are only a few Bluegrass Boys still around that played with the Father of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe. Peter Rowan was a bluegrass boy in the 1960's for only a short time, but Bill's influence and musical knowledge still resonates with Peter. Even as he branched out into his own music after leaving Bill's band, his bluegrass roots were never far away. This portrait of Peter expands beyond his music to his artistic and spiritual endeavors spanning four decades giving the viewer an in-depth look at a true legend within our Americana musical history. His lyrical quality and melodies are memorable; influencing the next generation of musicians, sharing what Bill taught him and what he has learned being a troubadour traveling the world.

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Bluegrass Underground

2011

A musical adventure series emanating from The Caverns in Tennessee's majestic Cumberland Mountains. Celebrating the diversity of America’s musical heritage with artists from the full spectrum of genres: Bluegrass, yes but also Americana, Country, Soul, Blues, Rock N Roll, Gospel, Folk, and everything between.

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An Appalachian Dawn

2011

Nestled in the mountains of Central Appalachia, Clay County, Kentucky has long been at the nexus of history. For over 200 years, the people who followed Daniel Boone into this secluded corner of America generated enough heroism and infamy to salt the headlines of virtually every major newspaper in the land. Sadly, much news was dark - vicious feuds, crushing poverty, pervasive corruption, and epic drug abuse. By the early 2000s, the situation was so bleak that many families fled to greener pastures. Those who remained battled hopelessness as illicit drugs threatened to consume an entire generation. And then it happened. As a desperate band of believers cried 'Enough!' the Presence of God descended on the town of Manchester, and transformed it into the City of Hope.

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Grand Ole Opry at Carnegie Hall

2006

America's most beloved country music showcase, the Grand Ole Opry, celebrated its 80th anniversary in style by heading to the nation's grandest performance venue: New York's Carnegie Hall. Featured artists in this 2005 recording include Opry members Trace Adkins, Vince Gill, Jimmy Dickens, Trisha Yearwood, Charley Pride, Alison Krauss and Union Station, Ricky Skaggs, Brad Paisley, Bill Anderson, Martina McBride and Alan Jackson.

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Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 3

2005

Music City News was founded in 1963, by country music singer Faron Young. In 1967, the publication began to confer annual awards; in 1978, it began televising them, with the inclusion of artist performances. These awards were not decided by a secretive committee or by an "association," but by fan nominations. Each installment of the Country Legends Live series highlights performances from particular annual awards shows. Country Legends Live, Vol. 3 offers a "best of" the 1984, 1985 and 1986 Music City News Awards Shows. Featured artists in this installment include The Statler Brothers, Larry Gatlin, Sylvia, the Oak Ridge Boys, Loretta Lynn, Janie Fricke, Lee Greenwood, The Judds, Marie Osmond & Dan Seals, Conway Twitty, Ricky Skaggs, Jim Varney and Reba McEntire.