Bluegrass Rules! cover

Bluegrass Rules!

Ricky Skaggs · 1997

35 min · 14 tracks · country · bluegrass music · Christian music

Uplifting bluegrass harmonies intertwine with heartfelt storytelling, showcasing a rich Appalachian tradition.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • uplifting harmonies for gatherings
  • heartfelt storytelling with friends
  • steady pace for easy listening
  • brief interludes for smooth flow

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, sprawling albums
  • seek high-energy, fast-paced tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Bluegrass Rules!' was released in 1997, Ricky Skaggs had established himself as a prominent figure in both country and bluegrass music. This album marked his return to traditional bluegrass after successful ventures in country music during the 1980s and early 1990s, including hits like 'Highway 40 Blues.' The release solidified his commitment to preserving bluegrass roots while appealing to a new generation of fans.
Stylistic neighbors
Bill Monroe· Alison Krauss· Doc Watson

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 J.D.'s Words of Wisdom 0:05
  • 2 Get Up John 4:06
  • 3 I Hope You've Learned 2:21
  • 4 Think of What You've Done 2:38
  • 5 Another Night 3:57
  • 6 Drunken Driver 3:11
  • 7 Little Maggie 2:21
  • 8 Amanda Jewell 2:51
  • 9 If I Lose 2:09
  • 10 Ridin' That Midnight Train 2:21
  • 11 Rank Stranger 3:04
  • 12 Somehow Tonight 2:50
  • 13 Rawhide 2:55
  • 14 Well Glory 0:12

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