Bluegrass traditionalists Bean Creek were the big winners, taking the Best Bluegrass Band award, with their lead singer, banjo player and mandolin player receiving prizes as well.
A full winners list follows:
- Best Bluegrass Band – Bean Creek
- Best Male Vocalist – Billy Pitrone
- Best Female Vocalist – A.J. Lee
- Best Banjo Player – Pete Hicks
- Best Mandolin Player – Rob Horgan
- Best Guitar Player – Glen Dauphin
- Best Bass Player – Lisa Burns
- Best Dobro Player – Kathy Barwick
Lifetime Achievement Awards were also given to four music teachers for their many years of service to the bluegrass community:
- Bill Evans
- Jack Tuttle
- Steve Palazzo
- Lee Ann Welch
Congratulations all around!
