Instrumentals (Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder album)
Encyclopedia
Instrumentals is an album by Ricky Skaggs
and Kentucky Thunder
, released through Skaggs Family Records on August 1, 2006. In 2007, the album won the group the Grammy Award
for Best Bluegrass Album
.
Ricky Skaggs
Rickie Lee "Ricky" Skaggs is a country and bluegrass singer, musician, producer, and composer. He primarily plays mandolin; however, he also plays fiddle, guitar, and banjo.-Early career:...
and Kentucky Thunder
Kentucky Thunder
Kentucky Thunder, or Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, is the band that plays with Ricky Skaggs. Many members of the band have won numerous awards. Bandleader Ricky Skaggs plays mandolin and is the lead vocalist...
, released through Skaggs Family Records on August 1, 2006. In 2007, the album won the group the Grammy Award
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
for Best Bluegrass Album
Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album
The Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album is an award presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards, to recording artists for quality works in the bluegrass music genre...
.
Track listing
- "Going to Richmond" – 3:41
- "Missing Vassar" – 4:25
- "Wayward to Hayward" – 5:22
- "Montana Slim" – 3:32
- "Crossing the Briney" – 7:07
- "Crossville" – 3:48
- "Gallatin Rag" – 4:08
- "Dawg's Breath" – 5:12
- "Spam Jelly" – 3:30
- "Goin' to the Ceili" – 3:33
- "Polk City" – 3:14
Personnel
- Mark Fain – Bass
- Christoph Giese – Photography
- Carl Gorodetzky – Contractor
- Jim Gray – Conductor, Orchestration
- Cody Kilby – Guitar (Lead and Rhythm)
- Andy Leftwich – Fiddle
- Jim Mills – Banjo
- Nashville String MachineNashville String MachineNashville String Machine is a musical collective comprising session musicians and has been credited on recordings as far back as 1974. The Nashville String Machine's composition varies from project to project. It has appeared as large as an orchestra, or as small as a duo.-Notable members:Being a...
– Performer, Orchestra - Ricky SkaggsRicky SkaggsRickie Lee "Ricky" Skaggs is a country and bluegrass singer, musician, producer, and composer. He primarily plays mandolin; however, he also plays fiddle, guitar, and banjo.-Early career:...
– Guitar, Mandolin, Percussion, Mandocello, Hi-Strung Guitar, Clawhammer-style Banjo - Andy Statman – Clarinet
- Jeff Taylor – Accordion, Penny Whistle
Chart performance
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Top Bluegrass Albums | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 73 |