Country and bluegrass icon Ricky Skaggs will take the stage with his band Kentucky Thunder at 7 p.m. on Friday, January 17, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin.
A 15-time Grammy winner, Skaggs has earned a place as one of the most influential figures in modern country music. Legendary guitarist Chet Atkins once praised Skaggs for “single-handedly saving country music,” a testament to his pivotal role in shaping the genre.
Skaggs’ career has spanned multiple musical styles, from his bluegrass roots to innovative explorations that have kept his sound fresh while staying true to his beginnings. Over the past decade, he has received numerous honors, including inductions into the Gospel Music Association’s Gospel Music Hall of Fame and the Musicians Hall of Fame. In 2018, Skaggs reached new milestones, earning a spot in the National Fiddler Hall of Fame, the IBMA Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, and, perhaps most notably, the Country Music Hall of Fame.
This performance promises to showcase the incredible talent and legacy that has made Skaggs a cornerstone of American music.
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