The upcoming four-day MerleFest music festival just got a lot more star power. Merle Haggard has been announced as the headliner, marking the 76-year-old's first appearance at the North Carolina gathering.
Ricky Skaggs completed his two-day run at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum this week, where he performed two star-studded shows on Nov. 18 and 19 as part of his role as Artist-in-Residence for 2013.
Country legend Ricky Skaggs and Bruce Hornsby will be appearing on 'Conan' Oct. 17 to promote their new album, ‘Cluck Ol’ Hen.’ The duo will perform the bluegrass version of Hornsby’s ‘The Way It Is,’ which appears on the album.
2013 has been a good year for Ricky Skaggs, and it seems to be getting better. The Kentucky native has been announced as the 2013 Artist-in-Residence at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.