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Kentucky Thunder

Kentucky Thunder, or Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, is the band that plays with American country and bluegrass singer Ricky Skaggs. Many members of the band have won numerous awards. Bandleader Ricky Skaggs plays mandolin and is the lead vocalist. The group has won the Instrumental Group of the Year award from the International Bluegrass Music Association multiple times, as well as seven Grammy Awards.[1]

For the album by Ricky Skaggs, see Kentucky Thunder (album).

Kentucky Thunder

Kentucky, United States

1997-present

Rounder, Sugar Hill, Hollywood, RCA, Skaggs Family Records

Ricky Skaggs
Russell Carson
Jake Workman
Dennis Parker
Mike Rogers
Billy Contreras
Gavin Kelso

Paul Brewster
Mark Fain
Bobby Hicks
Luke Bulla

Gary "Bud" Smith
Marc Pruett
Jim Mills
Justin Moses
Bryan Sutton
Clay Hess
Darrin Vincent
Ben Helson
Cody Kilby
Eddie Faris
Jeff Picker
Scott Mulvahill
Andy Leftwich

Russell Carson - Banjo

Jake Workman - Lead Guitar

Dennis Parker - Rhythm Guitar, Baritone Vocals, Mandolin, Fiddle

Mike Rogers - Guitar and Tenor Vocals

Billy Contreras - Fiddle

Gavin Kelso - Upright Bass

The current line-up is;

Awards[edit]

Grammy awards[edit]

Source:[2]

at NAMM Oral History Collection (2020)

Andy Leftwich Interview