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Kentucky Thunder, or Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, is the band that plays with American country and bluegrass singer Ricky Skaggs. Many members of the band have won numerous awards. Bandleader Ricky Skaggs plays mandolin and is the lead vocalist. The group has won the Instrumental Group of the Year award from the International Bluegrass Music Association multiple times, as well as seven Grammy Awards.[1]
Kentucky Thunder | |
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 Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder in Mt Vernon, KY on October 21, 2022. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Kentucky, United States |
| Genres | Bluegrass |
| Years active | 1997-present |
| Labels | Rounder, Sugar Hill, Hollywood, RCA, Skaggs Family Records |
| Members | Ricky Skaggs Russell Carson Jake Workman Dennis Parker Mike Rogers Billy Contreras Gavin Kelso |
| Past members | Paul Brewster Mark Fain Bobby Hicks Luke Bulla Gary "Bud" Smith Marc Pruett Jim Mills Justin Moses Bryan Sutton Clay Hess Darrin Vincent Ben Helson Cody Kilby Eddie Faris Jeff Picker Scott Mulvahill Andy Leftwich |
| Website | https://rickyskaggs.com/kentucky-thunder/ |
Line-up
editThe current line-up is;
- Russell Carson - Banjo
- Jake Workman - Lead Guitar
- Dennis Parker - Rhythm Guitar, Baritone Vocals, Mandolin, Fiddle
- Mike Rogers - Guitar and Tenor Vocals
- Billy Contreras - Fiddle
- Gavin Kelso - Upright Bass
Discography
edit| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Grass | US Country | US | ||
| Bluegrass Rules! |
|
— | 45 | — |
| Ancient Tones |
|
— | 46 | — |
| Soldier of the Cross |
|
— | 65 | — |
| History of the Future |
|
10 | 35 | — |
| Live at the Charleston Music Hall |
|
2 | 32 | — |
| Brand New Strings |
|
1 | 60 | — |
| Instrumentals |
|
1 | 73 | — |
| Honoring the Fathers of Bluegrass: Tribute to 1946 and 1947 |
|
1 | 29 | 191 |
| Music to My Ears |
|
2 | 52 | — |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | ||||
Guest artists on The Chieftains' Down the Old Plank Road: The Nashville Sessions (2002)
Awards
editGrammy awards
editSource:[2]
- 1998 Best Bluegrass Album: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder for Bluegrass Rules!
- 1999 Best Bluegrass Album: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder for Ancient Tones
- 2000 Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder for Soldier Of The Cross
- 2003 Best Country Performance By A Duo or Group With Vocal: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder for A Simple Life
- 2004 Best Bluegrass Album: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder for Brand New Strings
- 2006 Best Bluegrass Album: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder for Instrumentals
- 2008 Best Bluegrass Album: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder for Honoring the Fathers of Bluegrass: Tribute to 1946 & 1947
IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Awards
edit- 1998 Instrumental Group Of The Year: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
- 1998 Album Of The Year: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder for Bluegrass Rules!
- 1999 Instrumental Group Of The Year: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
- 2000 Instrumental Group Of The Year: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
- 2002 Instrumental Group Of The Year: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
- 2003 Instrumental Group Of The Year: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
- 2004 Instrumental Group Of The Year: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
- 2005 Instrumental Group Of The Year: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
- 2006 Instrumental Group Of The Year: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
References
edit- ^ "Awards Nominations & Winners". April 30, 2017.
- ^ "Ricky Skaggs And Kentucky Thunder". GRAMMY.com. November 23, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
External links
edit- Andy Leftwich Interview at NAMM Oral History Collection (2020)
- Kentucky Thunder at IMDb
- Kentucky Thunder discography at Discogs
