Highways & Heartaches is the fifth studio album by American country music artist Ricky Skaggs, released on July 1, 1982. The album showcases Skaggs' exceptional talents as a singer, songwriter, and musician, capturing the essence of traditional country music while incorporating contemporary elements. With a blend of bluegrass, country, and honky-tonk sounds, "Highways & Heartaches" features standout tracks like "Highway 40 Blues," "Heartbroke," and "You've Got a Lover." Skaggs' soulful vocals and masterful instrumental performances resonate with authenticity and emotion. "Highways & Heartaches" reached #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, solidifying Ricky Skaggs' position as a prominent figure in country music. The album's commercial success was matched by critical acclaim, earning Skaggs recognition as one of the leading artists of the country music revival of the 1980s. Tracklist A1 Heartbroke 3:15 A2 You've Got A Lover 3:55 A3 Don't Think I'll Cry 2:37 A4 Don't Let Your Sweet Love Die 3:56 A5 Nothing Can Hurt You 4:43 B1 I Wouldn't Change You If I Could 2:59 B2 Can't You Hear Me Callin' 3:46 B3 Highway 40 Blues 3:09 B4 Let's Love The Bad Times Away 2:44 B5 One Way Rider 5:27
