Episode Premieres Tuesday, December 4 at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT on AXS-TV
Nashville, Tenn. — Country and bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs joins veteran journalist Dan Rather for an all-new episode of The Big Interview, airing Tuesday, December 4 at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, only on AXS-TV.
During the discussion, Skaggs delves into his passion for performing and explains what drives him to take the stage each night, saying, “It don’t matter if you’re big on the charts, it don’t matter if you’re sellin’ tons of records and all that kind of stuff… I play this music because I’m called to it and I love it.” Reflecting on how the talented young musicians he surrounds himself with have inspired him to keep country’s vibrant past alive in the present, Skaggs says, “They’re just amazing players, and the reason they’re with me is they want that tie to the past. They want to know the history of the music. And I think it gets across to the audience… it’s a beautiful thing, it really, truly is. And to be part of that family is just incredible.” Watch a preview HERE.
Additionally, Skaggs recalls growing up under the guidance of legendary mentors, and how that has impacted his own rise as a country music legend; shows off his impressive mandolin skills; tells a charming story about the day he was born, when his loud cries led the doctor to exclaim that he was destined to either be a pastor or a singer; and shares his thoughts on being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and the IBMA Bluegrass Hall of Fame in the same year, joining an exclusive club of iconic performers who have been selected to both institutions.
Just weeks after Skaggs’ inductions, the 15-time GRAMMY® winner was saluted at “The 52nd Annual CMA Awards” earlier this month. The show aired live on ABC from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Relive Skaggs’ epic tribute HERE.
Broadcast schedule (AXS-TV):
Tuesday, Dec 4 at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT
Wednesday, Dec 5 at 12:30 a.m. ET / 11:30 p.m. CT
Wednesday, Dec 5 at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT
Visit AXS-TV.com for local listings.