Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder

With a career spanning over six decades, Ricky Skaggs stands as a towering figure in American music, blending the timeless spirit of bluegrass with the innovation of modern country. A prodigious talent from Cordell, Kentucky, Skaggs made his stage debut at age six alongside Bill Monroe and went on to shape the genre with trailblazing acts like the Clinch Mountain Boys, J.D. Crowe & The New South, and Emmylou Harris’s Hot Band. His breakthrough in mainstream country music came in the 1980s, when his string of #1 hits and Country Music Association Awards—including 1985’s Entertainer of the Year—helped usher in the “New Traditionalist” movement, revitalizing the genre with his distinctive fusion of roots authenticity and Nashville polish.

Skaggs later returned to his bluegrass roots with unmatched energy and artistry, founding Skaggs Family Records and earning multiple GRAMMY® Awards alongside his world-renowned band, Kentucky Thunder. Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and awarded the National Medal of Arts, Skaggs continues to be a vital force in American roots music. Whether performing heartfelt gospel, lightning-fast instrumentals, or genre-defying collaborations, Ricky Skaggs brings a masterful blend of tradition and innovation to every stage he graces—making his performances a must-see for music lovers of all generations.

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• This Saturday, 29th November, 02:30 pm, Johnny Wild & The Delights Home for the Holidays in Weirsdale
• This Sunday, 30th November, 02:30 pm, The Magic of Christmas in Weirsdale
• Next Thursday, 4th December, 07:00 pm, The Magic of Christmas in Weirsdale

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