Yes, I'm certainly aware of Ricky's gospel music having seen him in concert several times and also through his CD's.
I believe other bluegrass artists are recording on Ricky's label for the same reasons.
First cousin? Well,....cool beans! :^D
We knew Ricky way back in 75 when he was playing with the Country Gentlemen. They were friends of ours. I have pictures of Ricky with our son's tiny fiddle. It was at a festival near Memphis. Son was 4 years old and it was the first festival he ever played. Ricky was intrigued by the minature fiddle. Son went on to become one of the best fiddle players in Bluegrass, growing up playing in his dad's band and traveling all over America. He settled down when he married. Now he only plays once a month with the staff band at the Ohio Valley Opry in McConnellsville, Ohio. He is also an excellent Mandolin player. He reminds me of Ricky a lot. Plays all instruments and sings a lot like Ricky. High Tenor.