Ricky Skaggs

When Skaggs moved away from his success in mainstream country and returned to his roots as a bluegrass shredder he never looked back -- except, perhaps with his only holiday record. This isn't exclusively lightening pickin' and high lonesome harmonies; with lushly orchestrated ballads Skaggs' holiday record sounds straight out of modern day Nashville. While this might make it a bit over-produced for staunch 'grassheads, the acoustic instruments and cameos from Skaggs' family affords it a down-home charm.