The Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association, located in West Plains, south-central Missouri, is celebrating four decades of music. The stated purpose of HOBA is "to further the education and the enjoyment of bluegrass music." All its officers and board
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Search for new IBMA Executive Director underway
The International Bluegrass Music Association has officially launched its search for a new Executive Director in the wake of their most recent ED, Pat Morris, taking his leave earlier this year to deal with a family health issue. Prior director
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June 1 deadline for IBMA Foundation scholarships
The good folks with the IBMA Foundation have asked us to remind everyone that there is a June 1 deadlines coming up for their five scholarships for college students with an interest in bluegrass music. These range from $1,000-$2,500 for
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IBMA adds two new awards for 2024
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced two new Awards to recognize non-musical professionals who contribute mightily to our industry. Both have been requested for several years by the membership, and the first recipients will be acknowledged at World of
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Bill Monroe bust on display at Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame
Thanks to a long term loan from the Grand Ole Opry, the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum now has the bronze sculpture of Bill Monroe made by Steve Shields on display in their lobby. An official unveiling ceremony was
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Lost River Sessions filming Sister Sadie at Bluegrass Hall of Fame
Lost River Sessions, the Emmy-winning live music program from Western Kentucky University PBS and WKU Public Radio will be filming an episode next week from the Bluegrass Music Hall of fame & Museum in Owensboro, KY. We have mentioned in past
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Billy Strings nominated for ’23 AMA Artist of the Year
The Americana Music Association has announced the nominees for their 2023 Honors & Awards, with winners to be named on September 20 during the AMA's AMERICANAFEST Conference in Nashville. A number of bluegrass and old time artists have received nominations. For
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Amy Orlomoski inducted into Rhode Island Bluegrass Hall of Fame
RIBA President Sal Sauco and Amy Orlomoski at her Hall of Fame induction - photo by Diane Petit Long time bluegrass radio host Amy Orlomoski was inducted last week into the Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance Hall of Fame, along with the
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IBMA Virtual Workshops now available online
The International Bluegrass Music Association in Nashville has made three of their recent virtual workshops available for the general public to view online. These are Zoom recordings of the original workshops which have taken place over the past five months, with
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Darin & Brooke win AGM bluegrass award in a tie with Ricky Skaggs
Brian Smith, Brooke Aldridge, Darin Aldridge, and Jerry Salley at the 2023 AGM Awards Darin & Brooke Aldridge were honored to accept the Bluegrass Artist of the Year Award on April 18 at the 22nd Absolutely Gospel Awards in a rare