I had some good teachers. One of the greatest teachers I've had is bluegrass music: going back and listening to Bill Monroe's music, the Stanley Brothers, Flatt & Scruggs. When I was with Ralph Stanley I learned a lot from him. Ricky Skaggs backbillbluegrass share on social
Country and western is ignored by the intellectuals. They don't look at it as an art form. They think it's just somebody sitting on his couch singing about his life. Ricky Skaggs artcouchcountry Change image and share on social
I look back to when I got divorced in the late 1970s. When that happened, I was so broken up. After that, I decided to seek God for my life and my next marriage. Ricky Skaggs 1970sbackbreak Change image and share on social
After 'Mosaic,' I think a lot of people didn't know what my next record was going to be. And that's what I love. I just love doing music because I'm not going to follow the patterns and formulas of Music Row. Ricky Skaggs followformulalot share on social
I'm not a goody-two-shoes. I'm just a father with four children. Ricky Skaggs childfathergoody Change image and share on social
I just want to keep playing music and keep recording. I feel like my best days are ahead. Ricky Skaggs aheaddayfeel Change image and share on social
There's art in rhythm playing. Just find it. Make your own art. Find your place, and when it's your time to solo, it's your time to shine. Ricky Skaggs artfindmake Change image and share on social
It's part of the calling to at least do a few songs in the show that give people some hope. There's so much hurt in this world and... music is such a great healing balm and a great way to forget your troubles. Ricky Skaggs balmcallforget share on social
I try to keep my heart and myself available for those little, 'God moments,' are what I call them, where someone calls the office and says, 'Would Ricky be interested in doing this?' Ricky Skaggs callgodheart Change image and share on social
