Ricky Skaggs

The look on Michael Ray's face is PRICELESS.

"You've got these kids still in their 20s, and they're full of it. They just wanna play and play and play ..."

"I first met him when I was 10 years old, and he's always been just such a wonderful person and hero to me ..."

In both its high and lows, the year has been a memorable one.

As 2018 wraps up, The Boot is looking back at some of the best new music and biggest headlines of the year.

Feel better soon, Vince!

There's only one Ricky Skaggs!

"It's hard to believe what all has happened since 1982..."

The Country Music Hall of Fame brought the instrument out of its display case for the special occasion.

The evening was full of surprise performers, but perhaps the most special appearance was from a 95-year-old instrument.