Time is running out to submit nominations for special awards that will be presented at IBMA’s World of Bluegrass conference in Nashville this September. E-mail nominations must be received by this Friday, June 29. Nominations sent by U.S. mail need to
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IBMA Search Drags On
As the search for IBMA’s new executive director extends into the summer, it is increasingly likely that the position will not be filled before the association’s signature annual event – the World of Bluegrass business conference and FanFest in late
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Who are these Spinney Brothers anyway?
Just where did Mountain Fever recording artists, leading traditional Canadian bluegrassers and late-night bear hunters The Spinney Brothers come from anyway? 2011 brought these genial Nova Scotians to the attention of traditional bluegrass fans in the USA. Banjoist Rick Spinney makes
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IBMA to Raleigh — Poll #3
This is the third of a series of polls conducted by Bluegrass Today regarding the decision by the International Bluegrass Music Association to move its signature events, World of Bluegrass and Fan Fest from Nashville to Raleigh, North Carolina for the years
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New IBMA staff members hired
In the midst of the announcement about World of Bluegrass moving to Raleigh in 2013, we didn't get to mention two new hires announced by IBMA last week. Katherine Coe has been brought in as Administrative/Media Assistant. This position, revised for
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IBMA to Raleigh — Poll #2
Thanks to all the readers who participated in our poll this past five days. We had asked for your feedback regarding the decision by the International Bluegrass Music Association to move its signature events, World of Bluegrass and Fan Fest
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IBMA to Raleigh Poll #1 — Do you agree with IBMA’s move to Raleigh?
This is the first of a series of polls conducted by Bluegrass Today regarding the decision by the International Bluegrass Music Association to move its signature events, World of Bluegrass and Fan Fest from Nashville to Raleigh, North Carolina for
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IBMA makes the Raleigh announcement
The International Bluegrass Music Association has formally announced what we reported last night, that their World of Bluegrass business conference and Fan Fest will move from Nashville to Raleigh, NC for the 2013-15 events. Events will be hosted at at the
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IBMA headed to Raleigh
IBMA’s World of Bluegrass will leave Nashville and move to Raleigh, NC, for the 2013 business conference and Fan Fest. An official announcement will be made tomorrow (Wednesday), according to sources familiar with the decision. A city official in Raleigh confirmed
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Is IBMA Heading for North Carolina? (updated)
Is IBMA’s World of Bluegrass moving from Nashville to Raleigh, NC? There are reports circulating that the weeklong conference and Fan Fest will be held in Raleigh in 2013. Those reports appear premature, but an announcement is imminent. Nancy Cardwell, IBMA’s acting