Bluegrass Cardinals reunite to honor Randall Hylton at IBMA Bluegrass Live '23 - photo © Frank Baker Randall Hylton is known as a prolific bluegrass songwriter. His songs have been recorded by Lester Flatt, Mac Wiseman, The Osborne Brothers, The Lewis
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Where is World of Bluegrass’s next home?
Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway at the 2023 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards - photo © Frank Baker There was a sense of normalcy when IBMA's World of Bluegrass kicked off earlier this week in Raleigh. After COVID wiped out the in-person event
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Thursday WOB photos from Jeromie Stephens
Hirokazu Yomamoto shoots John McEuen prior to the Awards Show - photo © Jeromie Stephens Jeromie Stephens spent Thursday evening at the pre-show reception before the IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards, and capturing the scene in the Marriott Hotel.
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2023 IBMA Industry Awards presentation
Country Gongbang at the 2023 IBMA Industry Awards - photo © Frank Baker Missy Raines served as emcee for this year’s IBMA Industry Awards, recognizing those in the bluegrass community that work diligently to promote our genre. The event was sponsored
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2023 IBMA Momentum Award winners announced
Crying Uncle performs during the 2023 Momentum Award presentations - photo © Frank Baker There's a cure for anyone who thinks bluegrass is on the verge of fading or becoming extinct: just attend the IBMA World of Bluegrass annual Momentum Awards
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Tuesday night photos from The Lincoln Theatre
Kickoff jam with Special Consensus at The Lincoln Theatre (9/26/23) - photo © Frank Baker Frank Baker was on hand for the Bluegrass Ramble kickoff last night at The Lincoln Theatre in downtown Raleigh. He captured live shots of Arkansauce, Country
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World of Bluegrass leaving Raleigh after 2024
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced that they will looking for a new home for the World of Bluegrass convention and associated events following the 2024 conference in Raleigh, NC. The mid-week Business Conference, The Bluegrass Ramble, the Bluegrass
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Ken White named as IBMA Executive Director
The International Bluegrass Music Association has named Ken White as their new Executive Director, effective October 2. He steps in for interim ED Paul Schiminger, who had returned to the position following the resignation of Pat Morris earlier this year. White
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Ketch Secor and Molly Tuttle to host IBMA Bluegrass Awards
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced that Ketch Secor of Old Crowe Medicine Show, and Molly Tuttle of Golden Highway, will host the 2023 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Show on September 28 in Raleigh, NC. This 34th annual edition of
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2023 IBMA Industry and Momentum Awards nominees
This morning the International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the nominees for their 2023 Industry and Momentum Awards. Both these nominees and the ultimate winners are chosen by select committees of IBMA members chosen for this purpose, in a multi-stage process