JUST ANNOUNCED! MmVhOWUxZGZhMTYyMmJlZTUzNzRmYWM0YTM2ZjY3YWYyMGZhOGY5ZTA3NDdi Ricky's first wife, Brenda and his son Andrew, headed back home to Lexington, Ky. after a visit with relatives. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. Overall, his productive stay at Epic Records would result in a total of 12 No. MTMxMTllMzE1NTc1OWZjMmE4NGIyYjM1MTNhM2QzNmRiMDI2ZGUyNDU3ZGU0 Comedian Brian Regan live at the Brown County Music Center on Wednesday, April 26! Thanks for your help in making this Toy Drive a success and a special Christmas for the children of Brown County! The master guitarist renowned for his innovative style passed away at his home in Reidsville, North Carolina, on Christmas Day. Within just a few more years, he had also become extraordinarily proficient on guitar and fiddle. , updated And when I'm on the swing with her it makes me almost high ZWNmOWJhNjUxNWU2NGYwNDY2NmM0YWEwZTNmNzljYWIzZjU2Y2NiNmRmZGIw Skaggs showed signs of future stardom at an early age, playing mandolin on stage with bluegrass pioneer Bill Monroe at 6 and appearing on TV with Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs at 7. The school, Lawrence County High School in Louisa, Kentucky, bestowed upon him an honorary diploma for all of his work in music, even though it was just a little bit later than when his mother would have imagined it, almost 50 years later! Ricky Skaggs and Bill Monroe in New Yorks Times Square while filming the music video for Skaggss song Country Boy, 1985. Ricky Skaggs Lyrics sort by album sort by song album: "Tribute To The Stanley Brothers" (1971) Mother No Longer Awaits Me At Home White Dove Lonesome River I Love No One But You Angels Are Singing In Heaven Tonight It's Never Too Late Little Glass Of Wine album: "Second Generation Bluegrass" (1972) Don't Cheat In Our Hometown Otherwise, just check back later to view, add or edit the setlist. As the down home country style of the New Traditionalists gave way in the 1990s to the arena-ready rock-influenced theatricality of performers such as Garth Brooks, Skaggs returned to some of his earlier roots-focused projects, including his influential collaboration with guitarist Tony Rice on older country tunes (inaugurated in 1980 with the album Skaggs & Rice). You can purchase a BCMC clear bag at the box office for $3.00. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Ricky says, It was an amazing surprise and answered prayer of my mom. The talent of all of the musicians on the stage may or may not be able to be matched by other musicians but they sure couldn't be surpassed. On Country Hits: Bluegrass Style (2011) he gave his 1980s hits a spare bluegrass setting. He primarily plays mandolin; however, he also plays fiddle, guitar, mandocaster, and banjo. American country and bluegrass singer Ricky Skaggs learned how to forgive from his seven-year-old son after the youngster got shot in the face. Ricky Skaggs is always forging ahead with cross-cultural, genre-bending musical ideas and inspirations. Not only a real heart, but a spiritual heart that has now been cleaned out, so I can hear Him better than ever before.'. Same Old Train. A life full of music. ', The comments below have not been moderated, By Go to rickyskaggs.com/tour for more details. NDUzODJiNjk5OGY5YWFjYzhiMTY0M2M0MzcxZDIwMmRkNDdmYzgxYTNiODVh After he struck the vehicle, he sped up and fired a shot at them from an angle. If your bag or purse is larger than 6" x 9", you will not be able to bring it into the venue. One night in 1970, Skaggs and Whitley went to see Ralph Stanley in West Virginia, but when the headliner was late, the club owner asked the two teenagers to entertain the crowd. Her brother was on the sofa, eatin' chocolate pie Its as though he willed himself back to his familys house in Kentucky. Y2M5YTZmOGRhOGNhZDJlZDcwNWRmZTJlNjgzMDk1OTYwZTAxODViOGM1Zjkz Ticket specials ON SALE NOW through December 30th! Long awaited by country and bluegrass music fans alike, In 2013, music legends Ricky Skaggs and Bruce Hornsby came together again for a live album, titled, As a musician, Skaggs is a brilliant traditionalist but is also willing to mix genres, recording and touring with many different artists such as Bruce Hornsby and Ry Cooder. Tickets still available at www.browncountymusiccenter.com -- and tickets make great holiday gifts! I can't believe I'm out here on her front porch in this swing ', Skaggs described Rice as'the single most influential acoustic guitar player in the last 50 years. in 1998, Ancient Tones in 1999, History of the Future in . -----BEGIN REPORT----- Ricky struck his first chords on a mandolin over 60 years ago, and this 15-time Grammy Award winner continues to do his part to lead the recent roots revival in music. In turn, Harris sang on Skaggss Sweet Temptation, a 1979 solo effort that also featured Rice, Douglas, the Whites, and fellow Hot Band members Tony Brown, Emory Gordy, and Albert Lee. | Source: Flickr. Recording Industry Association of America, "John Anderson Chart History (Hot Country Songs)", "LeAnn Rimes Shares Details on Family Life and "Swingin'" New Video", "LeAnn Rimes Chart History (Hot Country Songs)", I'm Just an Old Chunk of Coal (But I'm Gonna Be a Diamond Someday), You Light Up My Life: Inspirational Songs, Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Swingin%27_(John_Anderson_song)&oldid=1125286047, Songs written by John Anderson (musician), Single chart usages for Billboardcountrysongs, Articles with unsourced statements from April 2017, Articles with MusicBrainz work identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. I was the one who needed to repent," Ricky said. But Ricky Skaggs didn't take the bait. ZjEzYTUxNTczN2Q0MTE5NDFlMDZlN2U0MTZjMGZmYjA2OWEzZDFkOGNiOTJj After years of blending their voices from the living room to the stage, Ricky Skaggs and The Whites teamed up for their first collaborative gospel album,Salt of the Earth, which resulted in a 13th career Grammy Award for Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album, followed by a Gospel Music Association Dove Award for Bluegrass Recorded Album of the Year and Inspirational Country Music Awards for Musician of the Year as well as Mainstream Country Artist of the Year and Inspirational Bluegrass Artist of the Year (with The Whites). They have blended their talents and love of music with their love for the Lord to create a distinctive collaboration of writing and talent that is unparalleled in strength of genius. After spending a few days in the hospital, the Country Music Hall of Famer has been working to strengthen his heart muscle and says he is feeling feels much improved. Tickets still available at www.browncountymusiccenter.com, HOT TICKET MONTH: January features some amazing shows and artists that we are proud to welcome to Nashville, Indiana. ODEzMDdmMjRkMDE1ODljYjczNTBjZGFlYTNiMWJiYmVmMjZiNTA2YWM0NmU2 Caitlyn Becker For Dailymail.com He became the performing MC of a popular television program on TNN, taped live onstage at the Ryman Auditorium. Learn more about Chris Stapleton: Since 1978. A 30 second sample of LeAnn Rimes' "Swingin'", featuring the chorus. in 1998,Ancient Tonesin 1999,History of the Futurein 2001,Soldier of the Cross,Live at the Charleston Music Hall,and Big Mon: The Songs of Bill Monroein 2003,Brand New Stringsin 2005,Instrumentalsin 2007,Salt of the Earthwith The Whites in 2008,Honoring the Fathers of Bluegrass: Tribute to 1946 and 1947in 2009 and Ricky Skaggs Solo: Songs My Dad Loved along with Mosaic in 2010), the diverse and masterful tones made by the gifted Skaggs come from a life dedicated to playing music that is both fed by the soul and felt by the heart. His life's path has taken him to . https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ricky-Skaggs, Ricky Skaggs - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up). It is the highest award given to artists and arts patrons by the United States government. Ricky Lee Skaggs grew up in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, where he heard his parents sing, listened to their bluegrass 78s, and soaked up country sounds from Cincinnati radio station WCKY. Life irreparably changed for the Skaggs on August 17, 1986. Clearly his passion for it puts him in the position to bring his lively, distinctively American form of music out of isolation and into the ears and hearts of audiences across the country and around the world. Toys must be brought to the Music Center by December 3rd in order to pick up your tickets. Cordell, Kentucky. Books Magazines. Thats the story of Ricky Skaggs. Ricky Skaggs is always forging ahead with cross-cultural, genre-bending musical ideas and inspirations. Note: When you embed the widget in your site, it will match your site's styles (CSS). Marty Stuart, Earl Scruggs, Clint Black, Joe Diffie, Merle Haggard, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, Patty Loveless, Ricky Skaggs, Pam Tillis, Randy Travis, Travis Tritt & Dwight Yoakam. Ricky Skaggs (second from left) and Kentucky Thunder, 1997. Y2U0NzkwOTYxYTA4M2RiNDcwOTBjMDJjZTcxY2YzNmVkNTc5OWIyMWFlNWU4 'Scripture tells us God always knows the thoughts of man,' Skaggs exaplained. In the past decade, he has been honored with inductions into the Gospel Music Associations Gospel Music Hall of Fame and the Musicians Hall of Fame. "Son, you're getting way above your raisin,'" is one allegation that no country-grown child wants thrown at them. $11.89 + $4.99 shipping . Ricky Skaggs and Elvis Costello performing in London, England, 1985. He performed on the bands 1975 debut album for Rounder Records, which is widely regarded as one of the most influential bluegrass albums ever made. The song was the second of five number one singles in Anderson's career, spending one week at the top of the Hot Country Songs charts. The father of bluegrass called six-year-old Skaggs up and placed his own mandolin around his neck, adjusting the strap to fit his small frame. By age seven, Skaggs had made his Grand Ole Opry debut and performed with bluegrass legends Flatt & Scruggs on their popular syndicated television show, for which he earned his first paycheck for a musical performance. 2003. Cross pollination has been a mainstay throughout Rickys career, from his weekly collaborations with various artists as host of The Nashville Networks Monday Night Concertsin the 1990s to his recent pairings with Bruce Hornsby and The Whites. JUST ANNOUNCED! MjVlOTUxMTcxZDUzOWVlZGM2MzE1NDkwZGNhM2QyOTkxNWVkM2E3M2RmNzJm Ever creatively restless, Skaggs released a contemporary folk-pop album, Mosaic, in 2010. MDRkZmI2MzI5ZTg1NDExNjA3MDE4MGNiMWI3MzhjMDA2ZGRjNzdkN2E5MTJk For every toy you donate, you get a ticket in exchange for it. MWQwZGQ2YzdmY2UwY2EzZDUwYzZhZThmZjFmNmI5MWE4Y2VjNTgyM2M4Mjkw 00:00 What is less well known is that Skaggs has long had a deep affiliation with the modern-day "prophetic" Christian movement and close ties to movement leaders like right-wing pastor Rick Joyner, who has repeatedly prophesied that the United States is heading for civil war. Rickys first release for Skaggs Family Records,Bluegrass Rules!, set a new standard for bluegrass, breaking new sales records in the genre, winning Skaggs his sixth Grammy Award, and earning the International Bluegrass Music Associations (IBMA) Album of the Year Award. Little Charlotte, she's as pretty as the angels when they sang Ricky Skaggs and Dolly Parton during the recording of her White Limozeen album, 1989. The Whites would continue to pursue their own career while contributing to many of Skaggss studio recordings. Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder are on the road this month bringing great music to you! Billboard Hot Country Singles for the week of January 15, 1983. Sibling trio Girl Named Tom, winner of NBC's The Voice, live at the Brown County Music Center on Friday, March 17! They have two children. Just Ricky Skaggs doing what Ricky Skaggs does best. View the Musician Spotlight: Mike Noble event page. . Ricky Skaggs at the Cambridge Festival in 2007. [citation needed] Rimes's version of the song also featured a music video, directed by David McClister.[7]. With the release of Waitin for the Sun to Shinein 1981, Skaggs reached the top of the country charts and remained there throughout most of the 1980s. Tickets still available at www.browncountymusiccenter.com, Don't miss Larry, Steve & Rudy - The Gatlin Brothers Country & Christmas, right here at the Brown County Music Center this Saturday, December 3 to kick off your holiday season! In 2008, Skaggs paid tribute to the man he has often referred to as his musical father, Bill Monroe, and the original lineup of the Bluegrass Boys (Earl Scruggs, Lester Flatt, Chubby Wise and Howard Watts) with the release of Honoring the Fathers of Bluegrass: Tribute to 1946 and 1947, earning a 14th career Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album. In a book written by Jerry Dahmen, I Love Life in Spite of It All, Ricky explained how he felt at that moment. Ricky Skaggs. Photo credit: Russ Join us in wishing a happy birthday today, Dec. 17, to Ricky Skaggs' sweet wife, Sharon White of The Whites! Happy birthday to sharon white! From a string of high-profile tour dates with the Dixie Chicks in 2000, to his position as host of the unprecedented All*Star Bluegrass Celebration which aired nationwide on PBS in 2002, to his participation in the wildly successful 41-city Down from the Mountain tour Ricky has become one of bluegrass most dynamic and sought-after live performers. Skaggs joined the Grand Ole Opry in May 1982 and soon celebrated with the album Highways & Heartaches. And we were swingin', yes, we were swingin' 2007. In 1982 Skaggs became a cast member of the Grand Ole Opry, and through the early 1990s he won a series of major awards for his New Traditionalist work. With the release of. If you believe Wordfence should be allowing you access to this site, please let them know using the steps below so they can investigate why this is happening. Abonnement ab 12,50/Monat. Get details and tickets at BrownCountyMusicCenter.com. --A life full of music. Don't miss Dailey & Vincent right here at the Brown County Music Center on Saturday, February 18! I had to go and see her, so I called her on the phone She wanted me to graduate before I went full time with Ralph Stanley on the road.. In his defense, Edward from Germantown, Md., testified that his employer had him on a nearly-impossible driving schedule and that he had been taking drugs to stay awake. Our venue has a clear bag policy. By age twenty-one, he was already considered a "recognized master" of one of America's most demanding art forms, but his career took him in other directions, catapulting him to popularity and success in the mainstream of country music. He soon earned a reputation among the locals in his community. Advertisement Life irreparably changed for the Skaggs on August 17, 1986. YTQ5ZTk4NDQ3YTkwNzY1NDQ4MjIyZjM0ZjYyYjBkNDEyMjYyZTZlMjM4NWVl Skaggs left Stanleys group in 1973 and went on to play with a succession of inventive bluegrass bands, including the Country Gentlemen, J.D. Additionally, he garnered eight Country Music Association Awards--including the coveted Entertainer of the Year trophy in 1985. Released in March of 2007,Ricky Skaggs and Bruce Hornsby(Sony/Legacy) drew from the deep roots in mountain music adding piano and Hornsbys inimitable songwriting to the core bluegrass lineup of mandolin, guitar, bass, fiddle, and banjo. 2023 Country Music Hall of Fame. When most people hear the name Ricky Skaggs, they most likely think of the famous country and bluegrass musician. $7.37 . Gifts. Menu. Just one year later, Ricky won his eighth Grammy Award in the Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album category for Soldier of the Cross, his first all-gospel recording project. By that time, he had already undergone three surgeries and faced at least another two. Tickets still available at www.browncountymusiccenter.com, JUST ANNOUNCED! Rickys first wife, Brenda and his son Andrew, headed back home to Lexington, Ky. after a visit with relatives. Ricky Skaggs, 1973. Ricky Skaggs has often said that he is just trying to make a living playing the music he loves. The track is also nominated for a 2011 Grammy Award. Ricky Skaggs Net Worth He is a legendary American neotraditional country and bluegrass singer, musician, producer, and composer who has been in the music industry for decades. . After years of blending their voices from the living room to the stage, Ricky Skaggs and The Whites teamed up for their first collaborative gospel album, In 2008, Skaggs paid tribute to the man he has often referred to as his "musical father", Bill Monroe, and the original lineup of the Bluegrass Boys (Earl Scruggs, Lester Flatt, Chubby Wise and Howard Watts) with the release of. Learn more about Dick Curless: Hard Traveling Man from Maine. 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Two weeks after teaching him the G, C and D chords, Hobert returned from working out of town shocked to see his young son making chord changes and singing along. Big Monreceived much critical acclaim, including a Grammy nomination for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals. When Ricky Skaggs joined them in 1974, however, the band recorded J. D. Crowe & the New South, an . CDs Vinyl. Ricky Skaggs new album,Mosaic(2010), is a return to a full band sound that mixes elements of Country music with Beatles-esque melody and lyrics that speak to Skaggs faith, making music that is in my head and in my heart, as Ricky says. Ricky Skaggs solo. I can't believe I'm out here on her front porch in the swing NjY2YmUyMzVmYTRkNzI4MTJmNWY2MTYyMGVlMWZhODkyMjlkMmRhZDhmNDcx MWUwMzE3MDFkMTAzNzg3MTQ5MDUyZTVkZjhiM2I3YjM0MTE0ZWVkYTJiMWYy eyJtZXNzYWdlIjoiYTJjYjRkYzk5MjIwYWE3NDM5ZjRlOWY1ZWQxN2VkODEy News of Skaggs' medical issues comes just days after he paid his respects to fellow blue grass musician Tony Rice who died at the age of 69. Every dollar donated to the Museum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, supports its educational mission: to collect, preserve, and interpret the evolving history and traditions of country music. Ricky made further progress with the release of his fourth bluegrass album in 2000,Big Mon: The Songs of Bill Monroe, a project which featured an all-star cast of musicians ranging from Dolly Parton, Patty Loveless and Travis Tritt to Joan Osborne, John Fogerty and Bruce Hornsby, and celebrated the music and the life of Rickys mentor, Bill Monroe. [1] Anderson re-recorded the song for his 1994 album Country 'til I Die on BNA Records. Web Accessibility a carbonhouse experience, JUST ANNOUNCED! But when Andrew talked to me of forgiveness, I knew . NDM5MmU4ODc4NzZiODljNGM0NWJjYjNlYzYzNzEzMWRmZDc0YjYyODgxMGZj Most recently, he was awarded the prestigious National Medal of Arts in 2020 for his contributions to the American music industry. 38 Special, live at the Brown County Music Center on Saturday, March 25! No studio musicians. YWZiMWVkYjI2MmRlMTI4OTE1M2Y1MzJhMzNiZDY5MTg2OGJhMzA2ODY5MmQ5 Since then, Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder have released an amazing 12 consecutive Grammy-nominated classics, (8 of which went on to earn the revered award) while also opening the label to a variety of other musical artists, all the time keeping emphasis on bluegrass and other forms of roots music. How Old Is Ricky Skaggs He is 67 years old. I was on the porch with Charlotte, feelin' love down to my toes | Source: Wikimedia Commons. Sponsored . Ricky Skaggs - Crying My Heart Out Over You (Official Video) RickySkaggsVEVO 12K subscribers Subscribe 20K Share Save 4.6M views 5 years ago Music video by Ricky Skaggs performing Crying My. Tickets still available at www.browncountymusiccenter.com, Don't miss Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason, founding member of the band Traffic, live at the Brown County Music Center on Friday, February 17! In 2006, Skaggs was honored with a Grammy Award this time in the Best Musical Album for Children category for his contribution to Songs from the Neighborhood: the Music of Mister Rogers. No guest artists. MzZkMjhjNTg3NmVlMzdlOGE4MTI0YTU3Yjc0ODliNTE2NTgyYzZjYjRjMDM5 All Skaggs stayed with the Clinch Mountain Boys through 1974, and during that time, he and Whitley recorded the album Second Generation Bluegrass, backed by Stanley and his band. Phil Vassar & Deana Carter: Coming Home For Christmas / November 26 Ricky Skaggs found only limited success with his 1995 album Solid Ground; he also alienated some fans by becoming increasingly outspoken about his Christian beliefs. Mosiac, Kentucky Thunder, Songs My Dad Loved & Ancient.. Tickets still available at www.browncountymusiccenter.com, Don't miss STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas (@starship_control) right here at the Brown County Music Center on Saturday, December 17! And in Ricky Skaggs' music video for "Country Boy" he's fighting against that same accusation, after he grows up and moves to New York City to pursue his career. Uncle Pen. NDY1ODUzY2QwZGYzN2I4MWY3YzZkZDM4NDJkYjg5ZGU3ZmRiYWQ4NWU5MTRj OWU1MWRhOTNkNTE3MzliMDUwN2VhM2VjY2Y0MjZhZjVhZTQ3ODk0OWI0ZmY5 ZTcxNmY5MzMyMjljZDRmYjJiYzU0NGQwNDA0YTdkNzUyOWFmYWMyZGZiNjYw Seven months after open heart surgery, Ricky Skaggs tells People that he is '150%' better than he was before. In the late 1970s, Ricky turned his attention to country music. He counts the current configuration of Kentucky Thunder among the best group of musicians he has ever worked with. Learn more about Western Edge: The Roots and Reverberations of Los Angeles Country-Rock. The shooting also left Andrew with emotional scars, as Brenda said he since developed fears of being in a car at night and of being alone. YmQ2YTlhYjY3NDM1ZWRjOTE0ZWUwMDlkNDNiYWU4MDU3MTAyMGRmNjM4NmNm With 12 consecutive Grammy-nominated classics behind him, all from his own Skaggs Family Records label ( Bluegrass Rules! Get details & tickets for all shows at https://www.browncountymusiccenter.com, Rock in the New Year with Thunderstruck. Country singer Ricky Skaggs is on the mend following major heart surgery. Though still in his 20's, the wealth of experience and talent he possessed served him well, first as a member of Emmylou Harris' Hot Band and later as an individual recording artist on his own. Ricky soon began to build a reputation for creativity and excitement through live appearances and recordings with acts such as J. D. Crowe & the New South. But its clear that his passion for it puts him in the position to bring his lively, distinctively American form of music out of isolation and into the ears and hearts of audiences across the country and around the world. YmIxOGRmYjkwNGJjZDgzOTY5ZTFjYjUwYmI1MWEyNzcxYzRlY2YyZDZmODBm NjcxMGY1MDQzYzU5ZGUwODI3YjMzNTJmOGZmYTM0NmI3ZWJiZGRlYWU1MjZi The New South was known as one of the best and most progressive bluegrass groupseventually adding drums and electric instruments (to Rice's displeasure). NzIzMmMxMjVkN2QwMjJhNDIwMWQ4YjAzODRjMTJkZGFlYWEyN2I4NTI3N2Yw The song was the second of five number one singles in Anderson's career, spending one week at the top of the Hot Country Songs charts. Through concert tours and television broadcasts, release of the multiartist salute album Big Mon: The Songs of Bill Monroe (2000), and promotion of bluegrass and bluegrass-gospel bands through his record label, he worked to expand the genres fan base. The all-star lineup of Kentucky Thunder includes Andy Leftwich (fiddle), Cody Kilby (lead guitar), Mark Fain (bass), Paul Brewster (tenor vocals, rhythm guitar), Eddie Faris (baritone vocals, rhythm guitar) and Justin Moses (banjo). A musical father in his own right, Skaggs continues on the full circle path with the addition of a ReIssue Series of his groundbreaking country music masterworks to the Skaggs Family Records catalog in 2009. View the Songwriter Session: Wynn Varble event page. Ricky Skaggs I've always moved by my heart. 'That was proven to me at that moment, because while I did not speak it from my mouth, I thought about putting the angiogram off for a week. Spend $75 for Free Shipping * Order by Phone 1-800-336-4627 Your Account Order Status Help. It was released in January 1983 as the second single from his album Wild & Blue. Arriving mid-set, Stanley liked what he heard and soon hired both Skaggs and Whitley. "On the Swing" is a parody of "Swingin." These achievements also placed him front and center in the neo-traditionalist movement, bringing renewed vitality and prominence to a sound that had been somewhat subdued by the commercialization of the Urban Cowboy fad. Yeah, and we'll be swingin, yes, we'll be swinging Ricky Skaggs at the Festival of Faiths in May 2016. Multi-Grammy award winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Chicago, live at the Brown County Music Center on Wednesday, May 17! The father of bluegrass called six-year-old Skaggs up and placed his own mandolin around his neck, adjusting the strap to fit his small frame. | Source: Wikipedia. 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