Bluegrass Asociations News

Steve Martin, Don Vappie, and Alan Munde - Vappie photo by Brad Edelman; Munde photo by Tom Dunning Today the winners of the 2021 Steve Martin Banjo Prize have been announced by Martin, and the Board of Directors of the Prize. This

Ronnie McCoury, Keren Stoneman-Underwood (Scotty's youngest daughter), Donna Stoneman, Sandy Stoneman Humphries, Cecile Howard (Scotty' first wife) backstage at the 2021 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards - photo © Tara Linhardt During last Thursday's IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards show at the Duke Energy Performing

The IBMA Foundation, the educational and philanthropic arm of the International Bluegrass Music Association, has announced that the deadline for their annual project grants is December 1, 2021. Each year the Foundation distributes roughly $14,000 to non-profit entities with a 501(c)(3)

Marshall Wilborn and Lynn Morris watch from the audience as Lynn is inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame - photo by Bill Reaves Bill Reaves captured some terrific photos during last night's IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards show, both from the

Tonight was bluegrass music’s big moment to shine, Though attendance is off this year at World of Bluegrass owing to contagion fears and vaccine requirements, there was still a strong showing at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts

This afternoon in a ceremony held in the ballroom of the Raleigh Convention Center, the International Bluegrass Music Association announced the winners of their 2021 Momentum Awards. These are given to artists in the early stages of their careers who

Oklahoma City will be the site of the inaugural Bricktown Banjo Bash, held next month as part of the American Banjo Museum's annual Banjo Fest. The Banjo Fest is held to honor each year's inductees into the Museum's Banjo Hall

Ricky Skaggs and The Whites induct The Isaacs as Grand Ole Opry members (9/14/21) © Grand Ole Opry/photo by Chris Hollo Yesterday was a mighty big day for longstanding family-based bluegrass and Gospel singing group, The Isaacs. The mayor of their hometown,

The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced The Infamous Stringdusters as hosts for the 32nd annual Bluegrass Music Awards, to be held September 30 in Raleigh, NC. The 'Dusters will also appear as musical artists on the show, which will include

The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced updated health and safety protocols this afternoon for the 2021 World of Bluegrass Convention and associated events next month in Raleigh, NC. These are in response to heightened concerns about COVID spread, and