Salt of the Earth

Ricky Skaggs and the Whites have recorded Gospel Music both separately and together over the years. Their performances at the Grand Ole Opry and in concerts, such as the Skaggs Family Christmas have always included Gospels Tunes. In all these endeavors they have maintain excellence in their singing and instrumental backing. Yet, what makes this cd, and their others as well, special is the music comes from their beliefs, and their sense of sharing the gospel. It is not just a tribute to "my Mothers beliefs" as I have found in some artist. The power of the music comes from within.
Highly recommended.

Some CDs contain great music; other CDs contain music so great that it transcends music and becomes something even more wonderful and meaningful. The recent Dove Award-winning "Salt of the Earth" by Ricky Skaggs & The Whites belongs in the latter category. Though the artists here represent the very best of bluegrass, Gospel, country, and folk music, this CD defies easy categorization - it is all of that and more.

Until now, Ricky Skaggs & The Whites have never made an album of music together. Given that Skaggs is married to Sharon White, it is surprising they waited this long, but it makes this highly-anticipated collaboration all the more fresh and rewarding. Along with Sharon's sister, Cheryl, and dad, Buck, the sound of these four voices together is spine-chillingly gorgeous, and there is a profound sense of joy permeating this project.

Perfectly self-produced, this CD is elegantly understated, keeping the crystalline vocals up-front and uncluttered...Read more

Many country artists record religious music because it is expected. These CDs are always technically excellent, the artists in good voice, the band on the mark with a good selection of hymns. Very few artists bring real conviction and honest beliefs to these recordings. Those few that have genuine religion always add additional value to the CD. Ricky Skaggs and The Whites bring outstanding talents, conviction and deeply held beliefs to this CD. This combination produces an emotional entertaining experience that few can duplicate. These people feel the words to the songs, understand what they mean and bring those feeling out.
This is the first album-length collaboration between Ricky Skaggs, Kentucky Thunder and the vocal trio of his wife's family. They say this "has been a long time coming" many of us say it is past due and needs to be done more than once. The combination of voices and styles complement, enhance and showcase the talents of each group. This produces an...Read more