Here's our first batch of photos from the 2016 World of Bluegrass convention in Raleigh, NC. These come from this afternoon's Keynote Address, delivered by Marian Leighton-Levy. The reception for attendees was opened by an official welcome from city leaders,
Today during the annual meeting of the IBMA Board of Directors, Joe Mullins was elected as the new Board Chair. Joe had served previously as the Treasurer of the organization, after having been elected to represent the Artists/Composers/Publishers category by the
The Grammy Award for bluegrass will continue for a few more years, attendees at IBMA’s World of Bluegrass were told Tuesday in Raleigh, where some high profile industry representatives launched an education campaign to ensure the category continues for many
Things got started this morning here in Raleigh, NC as the IBMA's 2016 World of Bluegrass convention swings into action. Multiple seminars are going on during the day, with a keynote address from Marian Leighton Levy of Rounder Records at
It seems most everyone in the bluegrass world is getting keyed up for the 2016 World of Bluegrass convention next week. There's lots of packing going on this weekend, and a lot of travel plans being checked for bluegrass music's
Tim Surret, Chairman of the IBMA Board of Directors, has resigned his position on the organization's Executive Committee. Surrett, who also works as bass player with Balsam Range and as a studio musician and producer with Crossroads Music, is recovering
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced this afternoon that songwriter Jerry Salley has been added to the nominees for its 2016 Songwriter of the Year award among their Special Awards. When the nominations were announced last week many people noticed
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
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the nominees for its 2016 Special Awards, which go to those who work in our industry outside the artists and performers whose work is highlighted during the gala awards ceremony during World of Bluegrass
Tim Surrett, bass player with popular North Carolina band Balsam Range, and Chairman of the Board of Directors for the International Bluegrass Music Association, has been hospitalized near his home in western North Carolina. He was taken to the emergency room after
