Anyone who knows bluegrass knows the name Station Inn. The club and restaurant has been the home for bluegrass in Nashville since its founding in 1974 by a group of pickers who recognized that Music City needed a place for
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Jam-A-Thon this weekend for CBA Youth Academy
One aspect of the current pandemic on which almost all parties agree, is the fact that young people are faring very badly away from school. Deprived of in-person teaching as well as social interaction, research shows that many students have
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IBMA Foundation shares Arnold Shultz Fund video
The IBMA Foundation has produced a video encouraging possible grant recipients to apply for their new Arnold Shultz Fund, created this year to support activities increasing participation of people of color in bluegrass music. Grants are available to non-profit and governmental agencies
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Paul Schiminger to retire from IBMA
Paul Schiminger, Executive Director of the International Bluegrass Music Association, has announced his intention to retire from his position at the end of May 2021. Schiminger has served as Executive Director since 2015, when he was chosen to lead the organization
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Applications open for IBMA Arnold Shultz Fund grants
The IBMA Foundation is now accepting applications for grants to be provided next year from their recently-established Arnold Schultz Fund. Grants will be made for qualified activities, scholarships, or programs designed to increase participation in bluegrass music by people of
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Three 2021 Golden Guitar nominations for Kristy Cox
Australian bluegrass singer, Kristy Cox, has secured three nominations for the 2021 Golden Guitar Awards. Since 1973, these awards have honored the best in country and bluegrass music down under, with trophies presented during the Tamworth Country Music Festival each year. Kristy
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2021 Bluegrass Grammy nominees announced
Earlier today, nominees for the 63rd annual Grammy Awards were announced, with winners to be announced during two ceremonies held on January 31, 2021. While awards will be given in a total of 83 categories, a few of those are of
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The Banjo Elf goes forth from the American Banjo Museum
The American Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City has found a new way to share their love of the banjo with the community. During this Christmas season, Oklahoma City Metro retirement communities and assisted living centers can request a visit from The
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IBMA Foundation project grant deadline coming up
Do you teach bluegrass or traditional mountain music, especially in a public school or college setting? Or perhaps are involved in historical preservation? The IBMA Foundation makes multiple grants each year of $1,000-$2,000 to assist those who foster the growth of
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Good news from IBMA following the 2020 Virtual World of Bluegrass
The staff and many volunteers with the International Bluegrass Music Association faced a lot of late nights and strained nerves in September, leading up to their first ever all virtual presentation of their annual World of Bluegrass convention. Not only