When IBMA made the surprise announcement last fall that 2024 would be the last year for World of Bluegrass in Raleigh, members were told they would be asked for feedback about a potential move, and that a decision was likely
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Miscellaneous images from World of Bluegrass week 2023
Jake Blount, Kaia Kater, and Tray Wellington at the Red Hat Amphitheater - photo © Frank Baker Here is the final batch of Frank Baker's photographs from last week in Raleigh, including shots from World of Bluegrass, Bluegrass Ramble, the IBMA Bluegrass Music
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The making of the Circle album, and its impact on the music world
John McEuen and Les Thompson discuss Will The Circle Be Unbroken at IBMA Bluegrass Live! 2023 During IBMA Bluegrass Live!, a special session was held midday Friday celebrating the 50-year legacy of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's Will the Circle Be
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IBMA Kids on Bluegrass bands at IBMA Bluegrass Live! 2023
Kids on Bluegrass band #7 at IBMA Bluegrass Live! 2023 - photo © G. Nicholas Hancock The International Bluegrass Music Association's (IBMA) annual conference and festival in Raleigh, NC last week selected 70 youngsters ages 5 to 17 to participate in
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Friday IBMA Bluegrass Live! photos from Jeromie Stephens
Youth Stage at the Street Festival during IBMA Bluegrass Live! '23 - photo © Jeromie Stephens Here's what catch Jeromie Stephens's eye on Friday during IBMA Bluegrass Live!
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Randall Hylton Tribute at IBMA Bluegrass Live!
Bluegrass Cardinals reunite to honor Randall Hylton at IBMA Bluegrass Live '23 - photo © Frank Baker Randall Hylton is known as a prolific bluegrass songwriter. His songs have been recorded by Lester Flatt, Mac Wiseman, The Osborne Brothers, The Lewis
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Where is World of Bluegrass’s next home?
Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway at the 2023 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards - photo © Frank Baker There was a sense of normalcy when IBMA's World of Bluegrass kicked off earlier this week in Raleigh. After COVID wiped out the in-person event
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Thursday WOB photos from Jeromie Stephens
Hirokazu Yomamoto shoots John McEuen prior to the Awards Show - photo © Jeromie Stephens Jeromie Stephens spent Thursday evening at the pre-show reception before the IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards, and capturing the scene in the Marriott Hotel.
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2023 IBMA Industry Awards presentation
Country Gongbang at the 2023 IBMA Industry Awards - photo © Frank Baker Missy Raines served as emcee for this year’s IBMA Industry Awards, recognizing those in the bluegrass community that work diligently to promote our genre. The event was sponsored
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Wednesday photos from World of Bluegrass 2023
Mary Rachel Nalley Norris and Corrina Rose Logsdon Stephens at the Wednesday late night showcases during World of Bluegrass 2023 - photo © Jeromie Stephens Jeromie Stephens spent Wednesday roaming throughout the Raleigh Convention Center capturing images, and Wednesday night in