• Jim sez…

    What a great honor to win an award where Earl Scruggs used to play. Thanks his wife, Kim; Earl Scruggs for making him want to play: Ricky Skaggs for hiring him: and Sugar Hill for releasing his CDs.

  • IBMA Banjo Player Of The Year for 2005

    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.

  • Phil’s reaction…

    "I sure didn't expect this." Thanking Scott and Rosa Vestal for their help recoring, and everyone at Pinecastle. Thanks his son, Matt, and his wife, Lisa.

  • IBMA Instrumental Album Of The Year for 2005

    This award is for an outstanding recorded performance by an artist or artists featuring instrumental music, new or old, first commercially released during the eligibility period. An album project is eligible when 50% or more of its songs are instrumental

  • Bub’s acceptance…

    "What an honor to be on this stage." Thanks his wife and family, and his fellow nominees - hopes they will be honored in the same way. Emotional for Mike - audience loves him. Mike is honoring the bass

  • IBMA Bass Player Of The Year for 2005

    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.