Ricky Skaggs was born with an incredible gift. Even at age seven, the country singer was a very impressive performer, which he proved during this 1961 television appearance. Check out those mandolin skills!
This 10-year-old's name is Carson Peters, and you'll probably hear his name over and over again as he ages -- he's that good. He's been playing the fiddle for six and a half years and he is not only impressively skillful on that instrument, he has a set of pipes well beyond his decade of life.
Before Ricky Skaggs became one of the most celebrated bluegrass musicians in history, the Kentucky native catered to a more radio-friendly sound, racking up 10 No. 1 country singles. That includes the 1983 chart-topping track that takes the No. 88 slot on our Top 100 Country Love Songs countdown, 'I Wouldn't Change You if I Could.'
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.
Ricky Skaggs was seen as a rebel for switching from country music to bluegrass in the mid-'90s. In reality, he's a picker at heart, and country fans were lucky to have him on the radio during his run of No. 1 hits and country music awards.
Ricky Skaggs, the 14-time Grammy Award winner, is taking to the road again. The country and bluegrass legend has announced the first handful of dates for his 2011 Treasure Chest Tour.