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Bluegrass Rules!

Ricky Skaggs · 1997

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

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

Bluegrass Rules! is an album by Ricky Skaggs, released in 1997. Uplifting bluegrass harmonies intertwine with heartfelt storytelling, showcasing a rich Appalachian tradition. 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. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bluegrass Rules! sound like?

Uplifting bluegrass harmonies intertwine with heartfelt storytelling, showcasing a rich Appalachian tradition. Rooted in country and bluegrass music.

What makes Bluegrass Rules! by Ricky Skaggs notable?

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. 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.

How many songs are on Bluegrass Rules!?

Bluegrass Rules! has 14 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Tracklist

14 tracks·35:05

Best experienced from track one โ€” 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

Release Date

January 1, 1997

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

35 min 5 sec