NPR Music: Musician Ricky Skaggs

I admit it. I love bluegrass music. It's in my blood. My uncle Bobby has been in a bluegrass band for as long as I can remember. Also tucked away in a deep part of my heart are emotions that are evoked only by traditional, southern Gospel music. Where these styles of music meet is an important intersection in my musical journey. When I was just a boy, my parents took me to see Ricky Skaggs. I love Ricky's amazing talent - his voice and mandolin picking (er, "pick'n" I should say). But I especially love his humility. You can pick up on both of these qualities as you listen to NPR Music: Musician Ricky Skaggs.