The International Bluegras Music Association has announced their nominees for the 2016 Momentum Awards. These are given to artists and industry professionals in the early stages of their careers, in the hope of providing them momentum in continuing to climb.
They are chosen through a series of committees following recommendations submitted to the organization. The winners will be announced at a special luncheon presentation on Wednesday, September 28 during the World of Bluegrass Conference in Raleigh, NC.
And the 2016 IBMA Momentum Award nominees are…
Event of the Year
- Bright Box Theatre
- Carolina In The Fall
- Charm City Folk & Bluegrass Festival
- 5thAnnual Frankfort Bluegrass Festival
- Red Wing Roots Festival
Industry Involvement
- Dustin Boyd
- Brad Kolodner
- Josh Trivett
Mentor
- Lori King
- Stephen Mougin
- Woody Platt
- Deanie Richardson
- Jon Weisberger
Band
- Charm City Junction
- Lil’ Smokies
- Mile Twelve
- Mipso
- Trout Steak Revival
Instrumentalist (3 are selected)
- Erik Alvar
- Paul Harrigill
- Justin Hiltner
- John Mailander
- Tristan Scroggins
- Billy Strings
- Seth Taylor
- Molly Tuttle
- Jake Workman
Vocalist
- Joey Lemons
- Lindsay Lou Rilko
- Molly Tuttle
- Melody Walker
Congratulations and best of luck to all the nominees.
