Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder

Fifteen-time Grammy Award winner Ricky Skaggs is a true American music icon.

From his early days as a bluegrass prodigy—taking the stage with legends like Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs—to a chart-topping country career in the 1980s with 12 No. 1 hits, Skaggs has spent over six decades mastering and shaping the sound of roots music.

A Grand Ole Opry member since 1982, Skaggs is celebrated for helping lead the neo-traditionalist country movement and for preserving the legacy of bluegrass through his acclaimed label, Skaggs Family Records. He’s recorded with Emmylou Harris, Bruce Hornsby, The Whites, and even Barry Gibb—effortlessly blending genres while staying true to his musical roots.

With his award-winning band, Kentucky Thunder, Skaggs delivers powerful live performances that showcase his unmatched skill on mandolin and fiddle. Whether playing gospel, bluegrass, or country, Ricky Skaggs continues to inspire with heartfelt, high-energy shows that honor the past and push tradition forward.

A Country Music Hall of Fame inductee and recipient of the National Medal of Arts, Ricky Skaggs remains one of the most influential figures in American music today.