Ricky Skaggs is a country and bluegrass singer, musician, producer, and composer. He plays fiddle, guitar, banjo, and, primarily, mandolin.

Skaggs' music career began in 1970 when he joined Ralph Stanley's famous bluegrass band, the Clinch Mountain Boys. For a few years, Skaggs was a member of Emmylou Harris's group, Hot Band." He wrote the arrangements for Harris's bluegrass-roots album, Roses in the Snow. In addition to arranging for Harris, Skaggs sang harmony and played mandolin and fiddle. In 2000, he shared the stage with the now defunct jam band, Phish.

Skaggs moved to Nashville in 1980 and was signed to Epic Records, where he produced his debut album, Waitin' For The Sun To Shine. The album produced four successful singles, including two number one hits with "Cryin' My Heart Out Over You" and "I Don't Care" in 1982. Many people say he rescued country music from the doldrums it had found itself in the 1970s. He was invited to join the Grand Ole Opry in 1982. He racked up 12 number one hits and 6 top ten singles during the 1980s. Skaggs picked up dozens of industry awards in the ensuing years, including four Grammy Awards and eight awards from the Country Music Association including Entertainer of the Year in 1985.

Also in 2007, Skaggs is slated to release an album he recorded with The Whites on his Skaggs Family Records label.  See Ricky Skaggs LIVE!  Purchase your Ricky Skaggs tickets today!