Skaggs's music career began in 1970 when he joined Ralph Stanley's bluegrass band, the Clinch Mountain Boys. He plays mandolin, fiddle, guitar and banjo. For a few years, Skaggs was a member of Emmylou Harris's "Hot Band". He wrote the arrangements for Harris's bluegrass-roots album, Roses in the Snow. In addition to arranging, Skaggs sang harmony, and played mandolin and fiddle. In 2000, he shared the stage with the jam band Phish.
Skaggs moved to Nashville in 1980 and was signed to Sony Records, where he produced his debut album, Waitin' For The Sun To Shine. The album produced four successful singles, including two number one country hits. Many people say he rescued country music from the doldrums it had found itself in the 1970s. He was invited to join the Grand Ole Opry in 1982. He racked up 12 number one hits and 6 top ten singles during the 1980s. Skaggs picked up dozens of industry awards in the ensuing years.
He has made many fans due to his dedication to the traditional bluegrass style of music. "I always want to try to promote the old music, as well as trying to grow (musically), and be a pioneer too," Skaggs once said. Because of this approach to his music, Skaggs has been considered to be the founding father of Neotraditional Country.
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Early career:
Ricky Skaggs started playing music after he was given a mandolin by his fater, Hobert. At age 5, he played mandolin on stage with Bill Monroe. At age 6, he appeared on television's Martha White country music variety show, playing with Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs. he also wanted to audition for the Grand Ole Opry at the time, but was told he was too young.
In his mid-teens, Skaggs met a fellow teen prodigy, guitarist Keith Whitley and the two started playing together with Whitley's banjoist brothr Dwight on radio shows. By 1970, they had earned a spot opening for Ralph Stanley and Skaggs and Keith Whitley were thereafter invited to join Stanley's band, the Clinch Mountain Boys.
Skaggs later joined J.D. Crowe's New South. For a few years, Skaggs was a member of Emmylou Harris's Hot Band. He wrothe the arrangements for Harris's 1980 bluegrass-roots album, Roses in the Snow. In addition to arranging for Harris, Skaggs sang harmony and played mandolin and fiddle.
Neotraditionalism and experimentation:
Into the 1990s and 2000s, Skaggs has embraced his bluegrass roots, as well as experimenting with new sounds. With his band, Kentucky Thunder, he is a perennial winner of Grammy Awards and International Bluegrass Music Association for best bluegrass album.
"I always want to try to promote the old music, as well as trying to grow, and be a pioneer too, "Skaggs once said.
In 2000, he shared the stage with Vermont-based jam band, Phis. On March 20, 2007, Skaggs released an album with rock musician Burce Hornsby.
In 2007, Skaggs is slated to release and album he recorded with The Whites on his Skaggs Family Records label.
In 2008, Skaggs recorded a bluegrass version of "old Enough" by the Raconteurs with Ashley Monroe and the Raconteurs. He Played mandolin on the track as well as shared vocals with jack White, Brendan Benson, and Ashley Monroe.
Grammy awards
* 1983 Best Country Instrumental Performance: New South (J.D. Crowe, Jerry Douglas, Todd Phillips, Tony Rice, Ricky Skaggs) for Fireball
* 1984 Best Country Instrumental Performance: Ricky Skaggs for Wheel Hoss
* 1986 Best Country Instrumental Performance (Orchestra, Group or Soloist): Ricky Skaggs for Raisin' The Dickins
* 1991 Best Country Vocal Collaboration: Ricky Skaggs, Steve Wariner & Vince Gill for Restless
* 1999 Best Bluegrass Album: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder for Bluegrass Rules!
* 1998 Best Country Collaboration with Vocals: Clint Black, Joe Diffie, Merle Haggard, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, Patty Loveless, Earl Scruggs, Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart, Pam Tillis, Randy Travis, Travis Tritt & Dwight Yoakam for Same Old Train
* 2000 Best Bluegrass Album: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder for Ancient Tones
* 2000 Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder for Soldier Of The Cross
* 2003 Best Country Performance By A Duo or Group With Vocal: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder for A Simple Life
* 2004 Best Bluegrass Album: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder for Brand New Strings
* 2006 Best Bluegrass Album: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder for Instrumentals
* 2006 Best Musical Album For Children, "Songs From The Neighborhood, The Music Of Mr. Rogers"
* 2008 Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album: Ricky Skaggs and The Whites for Salt Of The Earth
* 2009 Best Bluegrass Album "Honoring The Fathers Of Bluegrass 1946 & 47"
CMA (Country Music Association) Awards
* 1982 Male Vocalist of the Year: Ricky Skaggs
* 1982 Horizon Award: Ricky Skaggs
* 1983 Instrumental Group of the Year: Ricky Skaggs Band
* 1984 Instrumental Group of the Year: Ricky Skaggs Band
* 1985 Entertainer of the Year: Ricky Skaggs
* 1985 Instrumental Group of the Year: Ricky Skaggs Band
* 1987 Vocal Duo of the Year: Ricky Skaggs & Sharon White
IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Awards
* 1998 Instrumental Group Of The Year: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
* 1998 Album Of The Year: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder for Bluegrass Rules!
* 1999 Instrumental Group Of The Year: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
* 2000 Instrumental Group Of The Year: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
* 2000 Instrumental Album Of The Year: David Grisman, Ronnie McCoury, Sam Bush, Frank Wakefield, Bobby Osborne, Jesse McReynolds, Ricky Skaggs & Buck White for Bluegrass Mandolin Extravaganza
* 2000 Recorded Event Of The Year: David Grisman, Ronnie McCoury, Sam Bush, Frank Wakefield, Bobby Osborne, Jesse McReynolds, Ricky Skaggs & Buck White for Bluegrass Mandolin Extravaganza
* 2002 Instrumental Group Of The Year: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
* 2003 Instrumental Group Of The Year: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
* 2004 Instrumental Group Of The Year: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
* 2005 Instrumental Group Of The Year: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
* 2006 Instrumental Group Of The Year: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
Other Awards and Accomplishments
* R&R Best New Artist
* Billboard magazine's Artist of the Year
* Musician Magazine- Voted One of the Top 100 Guitarists of the Century
* Artist of the Decade- Listeners' Poll Award BBC Radio 2
* CMT's 40 Greatest Men of Country Music rank #37 in 2003.
* Judge for the 2nd annual Independent Music Awards
Heartbroke
Ricky Skaggs Lyrics
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Or the bitter direction of impending goodbyes?
I'm fallin', I'm folded, I'm welded in place,
At the sight of you standin' with streaks down your face.
You got your heart broke,
Go runnin' from the reason.
Get your heart broke,
Heart broke, who kept me from leavin',
With my heart broke?
Well, cryin' when you're rich is a poor if you're lonely,
Sheer madness prevails upon reason to yield.
But all is not lost, it is only mistaken.
A small consolation but I know just how you feel.
You got your heart broke,
Go runnin' from the reason.
Get your heart broke,
Don't give up on believin' in me.
Heart broke, who kept me from leavin',
With my heart broke?
Well, nobody said it was goin' to be easy.
We all have our weak sides and need soft good touchin'.
Nobody said that it would not be worth it,
But human conditions can give you as such.
You got your heart broke,
Go runnin' from the reason.
Get your heart broke,
Don't give up on believin' in me.
Heart broke, who kept me from leavin',
With my heart broke?
You kept me from leavin',
With my heart broke
With my heart broke.
With my heart broke.
You got your heart broke.
The lyrics of "Heartbroke" by Ricky Skaggs explore the aftermath of a heartbreak and the difficulty of navigating through the emotions that come with it. The singer notices the bitterness and impending goodbyes in their partner's eyes and feels stuck in their presence. The chorus emphasizes the importance of not giving up on love even after experiencing heartbreak, reassuring the partner that they won't leave them despite the pain they feel. The verses acknowledge the complexities of dealing with heartbreak, such as the difficulty of showing vulnerability and the potential for madness to take over. Ultimately, the song is a reminder to keep believing in love and to work through the pain that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, who wouldn't notice the fire in your eyes?
Your intense emotions are easily discernible through your passionate gaze.
Or the bitter direction of impending goodbyes?
It's clear that our relationship is headed for a painful end.
I'm fallin', I'm folded, I'm welded in place,
I'm completely immobilized by the overwhelming emotions I'm experiencing.
At the sight of you standin' with streaks down your face.
Your tears strike my heart and leave me in a state of shock.
You got your heart broke,
You've suffered significant emotional pain and trauma.
Go runnin' from the reason.
You're trying to escape or avoid the cause of your heartbreak.
Get your heart broke,
Despite the risks and potential pain, it's worth putting yourself out there and opening yourself up to others.
Don't give up on believin' in me.
Even though things are difficult now, have faith that our relationship can still work out.
Heart broke, who kept me from leavin',
Despite your heartbreak and distress, you've still stuck around and refused to abandon our relationship.
Well, cryin' when you're rich is a poor if you're lonely,
Even if you have material wealth, it doesn't mean anything if you're lacking emotional connections and support.
Sheer madness prevails upon reason to yield.
Intense emotions can often override logic and reason, causing us to act impulsively or irrationally.
But all is not lost, it is only mistaken.
While things may seem bleak now, there's still hope for our relationship to improve and recover from this pain.
A small consolation but I know just how you feel.
While it may not fix everything, I empathize with your pain and want to support you through this difficult time.
Well, nobody said it was goin' to be easy.
Love and relationships are never simple or straightforward, and we should expect challenges and struggles along the way.
We all have our weak sides and need soft good touchin'.
We're all vulnerable and in need of kindness and compassion from those we love.
Nobody said that it would not be worth it,
Despite the challenges, the rewards and joy of a loving relationship are worth the effort and pain.
But human conditions can give you as such.
Our flawed human nature can cause pain and suffering in relationships, but it's important to persevere through it all for the sake of love.
You kept me from leavin',
Despite the pain and difficulties, you've been a source of inspiration and motivation for me to stay and work on our relationship.
With my heart broke
Even though my heart is still broken, I'm willing to try and work through this pain with you by my side.
With my heart broke.
Despite everything, I'm still willing to put my heart out there and risk being hurt again for the sake of love.
You got your heart broke.
In the end, we both suffered heartbreak and pain, but it's worth it to try and heal and move forward together.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Guy Clark
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Mollie Tillman
Well, who wouldn't notice the fire in your eyes?
Or the bitter direction of impending goodbyes?
I'm fallin', I'm folded, I'm welded in place,
At the sight of you standin' with streaks down your face.
You got your heart broke,
Go runnin' from the reason.
Get your heart broke,
Don't give up on believin' in me.
Heart broke, who kept me from leavin',
With my heart broke?
Well, cryin' when you're rich is a poor if you're lonely,
Sheer madness prevails upon reason to yield.
But all is not lost, it is only mistaken.
A small consolation but I know just how you feel.
You got your heart broke,
Go runnin' from the reason.
Get your heart broke,
Don't give up on believin' in me.
Heart broke, who kept me from leavin',
With my heart broke?
Well, nobody said it was goin' to be easy.
We all have our weak sides and need soft good touchin'.
Nobody said that it would not be worth it,
But human conditions can give you as such.
You got your heart broke,
Go runnin' from the reason.
Get your heart broke,
Don't give up on believin' in me.
Heart broke, who kept me from leavin',
With my heart broke?
You kept me from leavin',
With my heart broke
With my heart broke.
With my heart broke.
You got your heart broke
Lobo Cuatro
George Strait also recorded Heartbroke however, Ricky Skaggs owns this song.
2 of my favorite country artists.
David Nelsen
@Bev Tuft Don't sleep on Guy Clark on this one as he wrote it.
Bev Tuft
I normally wouldn't go against George, but I agree. This is Ricky's.
big chungus
I had the intro randomly pop into my head after about six or eight years, haven't heard this song since I was 10 for sure. Im glad I remember it.
Stephen Wolfe
Same here. I was walking around at work waiting for something to break and the intro just popped into my head and it's lunch time so I looked it up cause after a thousand times around in my head I knew it was heartbroke.
Arnold Bowling
LMAO me too. I knew it was ricky skaggs. just didnt know name for years
Daniel Burns
this song went to #1 on the country charts in 1982!!!
J.W. Gauntt
appreciate it Daniel
Ken Perk
My favorite Ricky Skaggs song!
Mollie Tillman
Well, who wouldn't notice the fire in your eyes?
Or the bitter direction of impending goodbyes?
I'm fallin', I'm folded, I'm welded in place,
At the sight of you standin' with streaks down your face.
You got your heart broke,
Go runnin' from the reason.
Get your heart broke,
Don't give up on believin' in me.
Heart broke, who kept me from leavin',
With my heart broke?
Well, cryin' when you're rich is a poor if you're lonely,
Sheer madness prevails upon reason to yield.
But all is not lost, it is only mistaken.
A small consolation but I know just how you feel.
You got your heart broke,
Go runnin' from the reason.
Get your heart broke,
Don't give up on believin' in me.
Heart broke, who kept me from leavin',
With my heart broke?
Well, nobody said it was goin' to be easy.
We all have our weak sides and need soft good touchin'.
Nobody said that it would not be worth it,
But human conditions can give you as such.
You got your heart broke,
Go runnin' from the reason.
Get your heart broke,
Don't give up on believin' in me.
Heart broke, who kept me from leavin',
With my heart broke?
You kept me from leavin',
With my heart broke
With my heart broke.
With my heart broke.
You got your heart broke