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Also Known As Rickie Lee Skaggs
Born July 18, 1954 (age 70) • Kentucky
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2206) • Grammy Award (2008) • Grammy Award (2007) • Grammy Award (2004) • Grammy Award (2003) • Grammy Award (2000) • Grammy Award (1999) • Grammy Award (1998) • Grammy Award (1991) • Grammy Award (1986) • Grammy Award (1984)

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