• 2008 Bluegrass Blog Awards Poll

    Just for fun we decided to run an Awards Poll again this year. Like previous years, it mirrors the IBMA final ballot in structure and form. Five nominees in 17 categories. You may vote only once. We do require that you be a

  • Charles K. Wolfe honored by IBMA

    Recently the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) announced the names of the two inductees to the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame for 2008. In the non-performing category is the renowned author, the late Charles K. Wolfe. A self-described "cultural historian,"

  • IBMA Awards Show lineup announced

    The list of acts that will feature during this year's IBMA Awards Show has been announced. The IBMA Awards Show, hosted by revered singer and guitarist Del McCoury, will feature a stellar group of performers who will entertain the audience in

  • IBMA nominations list

    The final ballots for the 2008 International Bluegrass Music Awards have been mailed to the voting membership, and as voters prepare their choices, they can refer to our complete list of nominees here on Bluegrass Today. Along with the list of

  • Katy Daley talks IBMA

    If you want to learn more about the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA), and their upcoming World Of Bluegrass convention in Nashville, you can tune in to Katy Daley's show tomorrow (8/20) at 9:00 a.m. when she interviews Dan Hays,

  • IBMA Press conference photos

    Our good friend Cindy Baucom sent along some photos she took earlier today during the IBMA Awards Nominees press conference in Nashville. Cindy was on hand to capture some interviews for her syndicated bluegrass radio show, Knee Deep In Bluegrass -

  • International Bluegrass Music Awards Nominees for 2008

    Entertainer Of The Year - This award is for a performing act who displayed the greatest competence in all aspects of the entertainment field. Voters should give consideration to recorded and in-person performance, public acceptance, attitude, leadership, and over-all contributions

  • IBMA Nominations announcement

    The nominees for the 2008 International Bluegrass Music Awards will be announced on Thursday, August 14 at a press conference in Nashville that starts at 11:00 a.m. (EDT). Be sure to visit Bluegrass Today on Thursday morning to see who the

  • The Toy Hearts launch new CD

    The Birmingham (England) quintet The Toy Hearts launched their second album When I Cut Loose (Woodville Records) on Wednesday, August 6. That evening they performed songs from the CD at a release party at The Roadhouse, their regular venue in the city. The

  • IBMA Announces The Host For Award Show

    The IBMA has today announced that legendary bluegrass artist Del McCoury will act as the host at this year's International Bluegrass Music Award Show. The 19th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards will take place on Thursday, October 2, at 8:30 pm