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.
Why this album works
This album is significant for revitalizing interest in traditional bluegrass music during the late 1990s, earning Skaggs a Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album. Its reception helped solidify Skaggs' status as a key artist in the genre, influencing many subsequent bluegrass musicians and contributing to a revival of interest in acoustic music.
- Best for
- uplifting harmonies for gatherings heartfelt storytelling with friends steady pace for easy listening
- 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
- Debby Boone· Alan Jackson· Dolly Parton
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 Standout 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 Standout 2:21
- 8 Amanda Jewell 2:51
- 9 If I Lose 2:09
- 10 Ridin' That Midnight Train 2:21
- 11 Rank Stranger Standout 3:04
- 12 Somehow Tonight 2:50
- 13 Rawhide 2:55
- 14 Well Glory 0:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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