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Ricky Skaggs to Release New Bluegrass Album 'Music to My Ears' in September

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:00:48 +0000

Ricky Skaggs is readying the release of his latest bluegrass project, ‘Music to My Ears,’ which is scheduled to hit stores on Tuesday, September 25. The album will contain 11 all-new tracks that will not only please his loyal bluegrass fans, but his more country followers, as well.

Jason Aldean Marries, Brooks and Dunn Earn Hollywood Star – Today In Country History

Kevin Richards — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:00:47 +0000

The Music and Memories of August 4 2008- Brooks & Dunn earn a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The best-selling country duo of all time, Brooks & Dunn have sold more than 30 million albums. They have more than 80 industry awards to their credit, including two Grammy Awards and seven American Music [...]

Ricky Skaggs Born, Johnny Cash Dropped – Today In Country History

Kevin Richards — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:00:48 +0000

The Music and Memories of July 18 1987- The Judds’ ‘I Know Where I’m Going’ hits the top spot on the Billboard country chart. 1986- Columbia Records drops Johnny Cash after 26 years on the label. Sadly, Johnny finds out by reading the newspaper. 1981- Alabama rolls into No. 1 on the Billboard country chart [...]

New Country Music Meets Bluegrass Music [VIDEO]

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 09:53:35 +0000

Bluegrass music is a sub-genre of country music and it was inspired by the music of the United Kingdom and Ireland immigrants, and it was allegedly influenced by African-American music, with some elements of jazz. When you hear bluegrass, you’ll also hear each instrument being highlighted in almost every song, almost a solo. Bluegrass also [...]