Country and western is ignored by the intellectuals. They don't look at it as an art form. They think it's just somebody sitting on his couch singing about his life.
Ricky SkaggsI had some good teachers. One of the greatest teachers I've had is bluegrass music: going back and listening to Bill Monroe's music, the Stanley Brothers, Flatt & Scruggs. When I was with Ralph Stanley I learned a lot from him.
Ricky SkaggsI've had a couple of guys that I've had co-produce records with me through my career, and it's fun to work with a co-producer.
Ricky Skaggs