Happy birthday! Ricky Skaggs turns 71 today

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The iconic and legendary singer turns 71 on Friday, Jul. 18, 2025.
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Ricky Skaggs is celebrating his 71st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter Ricky Skaggs (Honey, Crying My Heart Out Over You, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 71st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Skaggs, a cultural icon

Born Ricky Lee Skaggs in Cordell on July 18, 1954, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Skaggs' not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ricky hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ricky Skaggs as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 71.

Happy Birthday, Ricky, you're the best!

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