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Crying Uncle at the 2021 IBMA Bluegrass Live! Streetfest - photo © Tara Linhardt Friday starts the weekend festivals in Raleigh, when local residents come downtown for the live shows, foods, and crafts. There were still some workshops going on, and

Steep Canyon Rangers at the 2022 IBMA Bluegrass Live! - photo © Bill Reaves We're closing in on the end of our coverage from last week's World of Bluegrass, IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards, and the weekend IBMABluegrass Live! festivals. There may

Abbie Gardner at World of Bluegrass 2021 - photo © Tara Linhardt Thursday at World of Bluegrass 2021 was a day of awards and conferences that I have to admit made me tear up more than once throughout the day. There

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

Cliff Waldron with Larry Stephenson at the 2021 IBMA Industry Awards - photo © Bill Reaves Here are the images Bill Reaves captured today at World of Bluegrass, encompassing the Industry Awards, the Exhibit Hall, and random scenes here and there.

Kyle Cantrell accepts his 2021 Broadcaster of the Year award from the IBMA - photo by Bill Reaves Today the International Bluegrass Music Association announced the winners of their 2021 Industry Awards, which honor the people who work behind the scenes

James Kee with East Nash Grass at World of Bluegrass 2021 - photo © Tara Lindhardt Wednesday, September 29, at the conferences, meet and greets, and seminars, folks continue to network, educate, and inspire the attendees. The showcases continue to bring

World of Bluegrass 2021 has, through Wednesday, elicited a mixture of emotions and responses. In the main, the fact that the organization has managed to hold a convention this year in the face of steady headwinds is remarkable, and they

Here is another gallery of images from Tuesday night at World of Bluegrass 2021, including Bluegrass Ramble showcases and other random sights.

Stillhouse Junkies accept the 2021 Momentum Band of the Year award - photo © Bill Reaves Here are Bill Reaves' photos taken during the Momentum Awards ceremony earlier today during the 2021 World of Bluegrass convention in Raleigh, NC.