IBMA 2005

Del McCoury and the boys are kicking it on stage right now. Del says it's Nothin' Special, but we all know it is. Alan Bartram is playing his Award Show as the new kid on the block in the Del

"Holy smokes! This is really, really incredible." Says that the band came to be because they were all unemployed at the same time. Thanks Ken Irwin and Rounder Records.

Award for a group or individual, new to the national bluegrass scene, which has made considerable advances artistically and/or commercially during the eligibility period. The band or individual should be performing under its/his/her name on a regular basis and not

Mentions the great job Don Rigsby did producing 40. Thanks Rebel and his band, Lonesome Ramblers.

This award is for a recorded album performance on which 50% or more of the songs represent special collaboration between two or more featured artists (individuals or groups) who do not regularly record together and who are known primarily for

Fragment is now presenting the award for Recorded Event Of The Year.

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver are up now with You Gotta Dig A Little Deeper. Jamie Dailey is a treasure and hearing Bauc back with Doyle is still a thrill.

Benny Martin has just been inducted into the Hall of Honor. Eddie Stubbs played some of Benny's music, including Back Up And Push and Someone Took My Place With You, while narrating a short bio. Benny Martin's daughter Regina accepted the

"If you'd have ever told me that I could do this as a profession, I would have laughed." Says it's an honor and something he will never take for granted... Hopes as long as he can draw a breath

The awards for artists who, on recorded and/or in-person performance during the specified time period, have shown an extraordinary mastery of their instruments. Nominations and awards will be made in six (6) sub-categories: Banjo, Bass, Dobro, Fiddle, Guitar and Mandolin.