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Doyle Lawson accepts his Vocal Group of the Year award (9/29/22) - photo © Frank Baker

Tim Stafford and Bob Minner play in tribute to Norman Blake during his Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame induction - photo © Frank Baker

Bill Evans records the audience singing Happy Birthday to Dan Crary during his Distinguished Achievement Award presentation - photo © Jeromie Stephens

Tonight's IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards was held tonight at the Duke Energy Performing Arts Center in Raleigh, NC. Both nominees and winners were chosen by the professional voting membership of the IBMA. And the winners are... Mandolin Player of the Year -

California Bluegrass Reunion at the 2022 IBMA Industry Awards luncheon - photo © Frank Baker

Echo Valley at World of Bluegrass 2022 (9/28/22) - photo © Jeromie Stephens

Jerry Salley, Pat Morris, Doyle Lawson, and Ed Leonard at the Billy Blue Showcase (9/28/22) - photo © Bill Warren

Dr. Richard Brown at World of Bluegrass 2022 - photo © Jeromie Stephens

Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra at the 2022 IBMA Momentum Awards Show - photo © Frank Baker

Full Cord Bluegrass performs at the 2022 IBMA Momentum Awards (9/28/22) - photo © Frank Baker IBMA's annual Momentum Awards luncheon always serves as a powerful reminder that the future of bluegrass is in good hands. This year, as the pain