At 70, bluegrass and country music legend Ricky Skaggs is finally addressing the whispers that have followed his decades-long marriage to Sharon White, his wife and fellow musician from the iconic family band The Whites. Known for their enduring love story in an industry where relationships often fall apart, the couple has long been admired for their harmony—both on and off stage.
But in recent months, rumors began swirling—fueled by fan speculation and vague online posts—suggesting that Sharon White was stepping away from music permanently, or that the couple had quietly been living separate lives. Until now, neither Ricky nor Sharon had commented publicly.
That changed today.
In a heartfelt and candid interview released through his team, Ricky Skaggs broke his silence and laid the rumors to rest once and for all.
“Let me say this plain and clear,” Skaggs began. “Sharon and I are still together. Still standing. Still singing. Life has changed, sure—but our love hasn’t.”
He acknowledged that Sharon has taken a step back from touring recently, but not because of personal strife—instead, it’s been a conscious decision to slow down and focus more on family, faith, and health.
“After 40 years of music, sometimes you just want to sit on the porch, not the tour bus,” Ricky said with a smile. “And Sharon’s earned that rest.”
He also addressed the personal rumors that hinted at a deeper rift between them—something he says couldn’t be further from the truth.
“Every couple goes through seasons,” Ricky shared. “We’ve had ours—good ones, hard ones—but we’ve always faced it together. The foundation has never changed.”
The couple, who famously collaborated on the Grammy-nominated album Hearts Like Ours, have been a symbol of marital and musical harmony in the country and gospel world since their wedding in 1981. They’ve shared the stage, raised a family, and weathered the shifting tides of the music industry side by side.
Ricky revealed that while Sharon is performing less these days, the two still write music together at home, often singing the old hymns that brought them together in the first place.
“She may not be in the spotlight as much,” he said, “but she’s still the light of my life.”
As the interview concluded, Ricky had one more message for fans:
“Don’t believe everything you hear. If something needs saying, we’ll say it ourselves. And we’re saying this now: we’re doing just fine. Still walking hand in hand, one chord at a time.”
With that, Ricky Skaggs silenced the noise—not with drama, but with dignity, reminding the world that some love stories, like the best bluegrass songs, are built to last.