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Todd Powers took this set of images on Thursday night, both at the awards show and later during the Bluegrass Ramble.

I have found that while what happens on the stages and showcases is definitely an important part of IBMA, but I think many folks will tell you that a lot of the magic happens here in small rooms and with

Last night at the Duke Energy Center in Raleigh, NC, the 2015 International Bluegrass Music Awards were distributed. It was the year of the Earls of Leicester, who took 6 of the 17 trophies, including the coveted Entertainer of the Year.

Here's our first gallery of Todd Powers' photographs from Wednesday night and Thursday morning at World of Bluegrass 2015. Look for more over the next few days.

Take a mighty wind, lots of rain, dozens of bands and vendors and tens of thousands of music lovers in Raleigh for IBMA’s World of Bluegrass. What do you get? A really big bluegrass tent, a huge party and, perhaps, the

Don't forget, the International Bluegrass Music Awards will be broadcast live tonight online from MusicCityRoots.com. You can see all your favorite bluegrass stars accepting their trophies from the Duke Energy Center in Raleigh, NC, along with live stage performance from Steep Canyon

Here's a set of photos and a few videos from Wednesday at the 2015 World of Bluegrass from Tara Linhardt. Nessie Expedition on the Masters Stage... Lonesome River Band at the Momentum Awards... And The Church Sisters at the Momentum Awards.

This afternoon the International Bluegrass Music Association announced the recipients of their 2015 Special Awards. These are the proverbial "presented earlier in the day" trophies that you hear mentioned on all awards shows, including ours scheduled for this evening. These are focused

As had been expected, the International Bluegrass Music Association has announced plans to move their signature annual festival, Wide Open Bluegrass, into the Raleigh Convention Center for this weekend. Heavy rain and wind are forecast for Friday and Saturday making

I love coming to Ralaigh for IBMA. The whole town is always done up so nice with all sorts of fun ways of welcoming us bluegrass folks - from the moment we arrive at the airport, to walking around the city,