Ricky Skaggs
Aug 29, 2011
Well Christmas is coming early as we are already hearing about Country music packages for the holiday season. "A Skaggs Family Christmas Volume Two," will hits stores nationwide on September 27. The new disc comes with a bonus DVD with 26 performances of traditional seasonal favorites and new songs as well. "Volume One," came out back in 2005, and Ricky Skaggs has said that the fans wanted a new version.
"We didn't know if we'd ever do another one, but we've been hearing from our fans and they're ready for more Christmas songs, so here's "Volume Two," said Skaggs. "It was a joy to create and we're excited to share it." Ricky Skaggs and, his wife Sharon and their children (Luke and Molly) are joined by Buck and Cheryl White, and Cheryl's daughter, Rachel Leftwich, part of the Skaggs' extended family.
The 10-song CD features both studio and live recordings, and the disc kicks off with the upbeat bluegrass arrangement of "Christmas Time's A Coming."
The Skaggs Family will be out doing dates this fall to promote the new project. Here is a list of dates as they stand so far.
- 11/28/11 Brooks Ctr. for the Perf. Arts / Clemson, SC
- 11/30/11 The Paramount Theater / Charlottesville, VA
- 12/01/11 Music Center at Strathmore / N. Bethesda, MD
- 12/02/11 Tennessee Theatre / Knoxville, TN
- 12/10/11 Honeywell Center / Wabash, IN
- 12/11/11 Niswonger PAC of NW Ohio / Van Wert, OH
- 12/17/11 Smokey Mtn. Performing Arts Center / Franklin, NC
- 12/22/11 Schermerhorn Symphony Center / Nashville, TN
By Jim Asker