RICKY SKAGGS & KENTUCKY THUNDER

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder bring their celebrated blend of bluegrass and country to the Birchmere on Friday, January 8, 2027. A fifteen-time GRAMMY winner and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, Skaggs has been hailed by Chet Atkins for "single-handedly saving country music." His career spans over six decades, from his early days on the mandolin to pioneering cross-cultural, genre-bending sounds. The evening promises a lively, roots-driven performance that reflects his enduring passion for American music.

When: Friday, January 8, 2027, at 7:30 pm.

Showtimes: Doors and show time are both at 7:30 pm; the Birchmere Box Office is open any show night from 5–9 pm.

Tickets: $59.50 (plus service fees). Through Ticketmaster the total is $75.80; purchased at the Birchmere Box Office the price is $66.50.

Lineup: Ricky Skaggs (mandolin, vocals) and his band Kentucky Thunder.

Run time: Not specified on the page.

Ages: Not specified; Birchmere events are typically all ages unless noted.

Venue: The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Phone: 703-549-7500. General email: birchmere@birchmere.com; booking email: booking@birchmere.com.

Note: Skaggs is also a member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, Musicians Hall of Fame, National Fiddler Hall of Fame, and IBMA Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, and was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2020.