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  1. Reborn - Mark Newton & Steve ThomasRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | The Bluegrass Blog

    ... Left in Sunny Tennessee also gets slowed down, with a laidback, old-time feel and clawhammer banjo courtesy of Ricky Skaggs. The album's only original song is Far Far Cry , written and sung by Thomas. This upbeat tune is one of the more ...

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  2. 'American Idol' runner-up Kree Harrison to make her Grand Ole Opry debut on June 4Read the original story w/Photo

    Sunday | Zap2it.com

    ... the Opry bill for June 4 lists another "Idol" alum, Kellie Pickler . Other acts planned include Rascal Flatts , Ricky Skaggs , Diamond Rio , and Lennon and Maisy Stella (the two sisters who play Rayna James' daughters on "Nashville." ) For her part, ...

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  3. Bluegrass festival set for SaturdayRead the original story w/Photo

    Monday May 13 | Middlesboro Daily News

    ... area will be about two miles past the trailhead bridge on the right. The event is headlined by bluegrass singer Ricky Skaggs. It will also feature local talent including Common Strings, Tazewell Pike, Crosspoint, Crossroads Gospel Bluegrass Band and ...

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  4. ProMusica's soiree with Ricky Skaggs down-home funRead the original story

    Friday May 10 | The Columbus Dispatch

    Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder teamed up with ProMusica Chamber Orchestra for a magical " Spring Soiree" concert tonight in the Southern Theatre.

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  5. Lots to love about Lyle Lovett in CharlestonRead the original story

    Friday May 10 | Charleston Gazette

    ... honestly, their stuff was solid. Bulla's "Temperance Reel" had an old-style sound to it that reminded me of Ricky Skaggs, and Sewell played a song that was probably the closest thing to a mainstream country song all night -- and a good one at that. ...

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  6. John Anderson brings a dash of rock - n roll to NOHRead the original story

    Wednesday May 8 | Newberry Observer

    ... talents. He was on the forefront of the return to "New Traditionalist" country style music and played alongside Ricky Skaggs and George Straight. With a mix of Honky-Tonk, Rockabilly and a dash of Rock n' Roll, John Anderson is sure to get your toes ...

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  7. Keith Urban and The Stones: "Mick Called Me, Literally"Read the original story

    Wednesday May 8 | Country Weekly

    ... Fractured Mirror, but even then, Keith was into country and bluegrass, obsessed at the time with a guy named Ricky Skaggs. "We're playing a Judas Priest song and they throw me a solo and I do this chicken pickin' guitar solo," Keith said. "I had an ...

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  8. Fischer's Fab FiveRead the original story

    Tuesday May 7 | This Week Community News

    ... gig, this one with a guest string orchestra. But who could begrudge wanting to share the stage with PMCO and Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, as fine an assemblage of pickers you'll ever see/hear? The orchestra's annual Spring Soiree pairs ...

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  9. OFFSTAGE: Keith Urban Once Fired From...Read the original story

    Wednesday May 8 | CMT.com

    ... amp and everything." The problem was that Urban had just discovered and fallen in love with the recordings of Ricky Skaggs . "So we'd play a Judas Priest song, and they'd throw me the solo, and I'm doing all these chicken pickin' guitar solos," he ...

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  10. Danielle Bishop fiddlin' away her youthRead the original story

    Monday May 6 | Asheville Citizen-Times

    ... study, she earned her first band paycheck at age 10 or 11, playing with a bluegrass band as the opening act for Ricky Skaggs. Another milestone was learning to sing, along with her weekly Monday night gig at the now-closed Fiddlin' Pig restaurant. ...

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  11. Country's Family Reunion 'Salute to the Opry' to Debut this MonthRead the original story w/Photo

    Saturday May 4 | Cybergrass

    ... the long-standing cornerstone of Country music, "Salute to the Opry," will feature performances by Roy Clark, Ricky Skaggs, Bill Anderson, Jan Howard, Jim Ed Brown, John Conlee, Gene Watson, Jean Shepard, Riders in the Sky, George Hamilton IV, The ...

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  12. Country Musician Tim Hensley Dead At 50Read the original story w/Photo

    Friday May 3 | ContactMusic.com

    ... time Wenn went to press. A talented singer and musician, Hensley recorded and performed with Patty Loveless and Ricky Skaggs, and also released his own solo album, 2008's Long Monday, which was co-produced by Chesney. Hensley joined Skaggs' band in ...

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  13. Pinecastle Record Releases "Reborn" Album By Newton & ThomasRead the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday Apr 30 | Mi2n

    ... turns the old favorite, 'If it Ain't Love,' into a showcase for their instrumental and vocal talents, while Ricky Skaggs lends his talents on claw hammer banjo on 'The Girl I left in Sunny Tennessee,' and the gospel song 'The Key' offers a message ...

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  14. country music NewsRead the original story

    Wednesday May 1 | Big News Network.com

    ... - Two legendary country music artists are set to appear locally, one later this week and another next month. Ricky Skaggs is scheduled to appear at the Greenville Municipal Auditorium as part of the Kenneth Threadgill Concert Series. Tickets, from ...

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  15. Local musicians bring country concert to BucyrusRead the original story

    Wednesday May 1 | Telegraph-Forum

    ... Corns. Also appearing will be Mark BonDurant. Cordle's songs have appeared on projects by artists such as Ricky Skaggs, Alison Krausss, Rhonda Vincent, Garth Brooks, Geroge Strait, Trisha Yearwood, Diamond Rio, Alan Jackson, Trace Adkins and ...

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  16. Local musicians bring Nashville concert to townRead the original story

    Wednesday May 1 | News Journal

    ... Corns. Also appearing will be Mark BonDurant. Cordle's songs have appeared on projects by artists such as Ricky Skaggs, Alison Krausss, Rhonda Vincent, Garth Brooks, Geroge Strait, Trisha Yearwood, Diamond Rio, Alan Jackson, Trace Adkins and ...

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  17. Reborn Released on Pinecastle RecordsRead the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday Apr 30 | Cybergrass

    ... turns the old favorite, "If it Ain't Love," into a showcase for their instrumental and vocal talents, while Ricky Skaggs lends his talents on claw hammer banjo on "The Girl I left in Sunny Tennessee," and the gospel song "The Key" offers a message ...

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  18. Michael-Ann captivates Canyon ClubRead the original story

    Monday Apr 29 | Examiner.com

    ... compared to the likes of Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt, she has also sung with other artists such as Ricky Skaggs, The Rainmakers and the Ravens as well as appeared various venues across the country including: the Santa Clarita Performing Arts ...

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  19. Popular songwriters bring act to BucyrusRead the original story w/Photo

    Sunday Apr 28 | Telegraph-Forum

    ... Cordle's songs have appeared on projects that have sold a combined 55 million records, by artists such as Ricky Skaggs, Alison Krauss, Rhonda Vincent, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Trisha Yearwood, Diamond Rio, Alan Jackson, Trace Adkins and many ...

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  20. Stars React To Death of Music Icon George JonesRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday Apr 26 | WZTV Top Stories

    ... chorus to one of monster hits that made George Jones a musical icon and a song that holds special meaning for Ricky Skaggs. "I know George is in Heaven. I know that he made his preparation and that he's there." Skaggs, who spoke exclusively to fox ...

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