For a man that's been playing music for 53 years now, Ricky Skaggs has had a very eventful last year. He's been honored with the Pioneer award from the ACMs and been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. In between all his tour dates, he's still found time to record a new project that is 'Music To My Ears.' Kelly Lynn had a chance to talk with Ricky about that new project. Learn all about it right here.

Kristy Lee Cook earned her way into America's hearts as a top ten finalist on American Idol's seventh season. After recording for a time on Arista Records, she's now been signed to Broken Bow Records...the label home to Jason Aldean, who is now the executive producer of her upcoming album. The lead single is a song she co-wrote about her Dad's experiences while serving in the Vietnam War. We headed out to a farm in Ashland City, Tennessee on the set of the music video for 'Airborne Ranger Infantry' to see what it's all about. Go behind-the-scenes with us here.

One of the highlights of the annual Americana Festival is the 'Sounds Australia' showcase. Hosted by Mark and Jay O'Shea, the performance at Nashville's Second Fiddle showed fans why country music from Down Under is gaining a foothold in the industry. Kelly Lynn caught up with a few of the artists out at 'The Aussie Lunch.' Check it out here.