Ricky Skaggs is a prolific figure in Bluegrass and Country music, boasting an impressive array of accolades including 12 #1 hit singles, 15 GRAMMY® Awards, and multiple inductions into various music halls of fame. He founded Skaggs Family Records in 1997 and has since garnered 12 consecutive GRAMMY® nominations for his albums. Skaggs, a Grand Ole Opry member, recently released his autobiography "Kentucky Traveler," providing insight into his life and the history of Country and Bluegrass music. In 2020, he received the National Medal of Arts, the highest honor bestowed upon artists and arts patrons by the U.S. government.

Skaggs continues to tour with his band, Kentucky Thunder, and has incorporated country tour dates into his schedule, performing his chart-topping hits for audiences. His latest album, "Hearts Like Ours," a collaboration with his wife Sharon White, showcases the couple dueting on country love songs. Skaggs' influence on the music industry is widely recognized, with awards such as the ASCAP Founders Award, honorary Doctorate degrees, and an Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award under his belt, solidifying his status as a true pioneer in the genre.