A.L. Wood, a prolific songwriter, powerhouse banjo picker, and soulful singer was honored in Troutman, NC, Saturday night for his lifelong contribution to the bluegrass community. His musical career spans 60 years. The event, hosted by Wood's sons, Mike and Bobby,
When the nominees for the 50th Dove Awards were announced yesterday, there were a number of bluegrass artists and writers whose names were called. The Gospel Music Association honors all kinds of Christian and inspirational music in these awards, with bluegrass
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced this morning the nominees for its two remaining awards categories for 2019. The Industry Awards are given to those whose crucial work in our business often goes unnoticed by fans and followers, and the
The IBMA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the International Bluegrass Music Association, has announced that the recipient of their 2019 Rosenberg Bluegrass Scholarship Award will be Jordan Laney, Presidential Pathway Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Religion and Culture at Virginia Tech
At a press conference earlier this morning at the SiriusXM studios in Nashville, the International Bluegrass Music Association announced the final nominees for the 2019 International Bluegrass Music Awards, along with this year's Hall Of Fame Inductees and Distinguished Achievement Award
When I traveled to northwestern Kentucky earlier this month at attend the premiere of Big Family - The Story Of Bluegrass Music, I took advantage of a unique opportunity while I was there. The premiere was held in Owensboro, in
After being dormant for a while, the European Bluegrass Music Association (EBMA) has announced a new start, restructured its approach to bluegrass music in Europe, and consolidated its Board membership with the addition of two new members in February this
The IBMA has announced today that Del McCoury and Jim Lauderdale will serve as hosts for the 2019 International Bluegrass Music Awards show. This 30th annual edition of the awards show, which involves live musical performances, plus the announcement and distribution
Bluegrass associations and clubs are often the glue that holds a community of pickers and fans together, and where you find a strong following for the music, you'll usually also find a strong circle of people who work to keep
Following their annual 2-day meeting of the Board of Directors, June 10-11, the International Bluegrass Music Association in Nashville has announced 2 new directors joining the Board, and one returning. Recently sworn in as at-large members are Chris Pandolfi, banjoist with
