Kyle Cantrell accepts his 2021 Broadcaster of the Year award from the IBMA - photo by Bill Reaves Today the International Bluegrass Music Association announced the winners of their 2021 Industry Awards, which honor the people who work behind the scenes
We haven't noticed Balsam Range here at World of Bluegrass in Raleigh, though they don't live far away in western North Carolina. But they will be here soon if they aren't already for tonight's IBMA Bluegrass Awards. This past weekend they
World of Bluegrass 2021 has, through Wednesday, elicited a mixture of emotions and responses. In the main, the fact that the organization has managed to hold a convention this year in the face of steady headwinds is remarkable, and they
Stillhouse Junkies accept the 2021 Momentum Band of the Year award - photo © Bill Reaves Here are Bill Reaves' photos taken during the Momentum Awards ceremony earlier today during the 2021 World of Bluegrass convention in Raleigh, NC.
Austin Scelzo with Rock Hearts at The Lincoln Theater (WOB '21) - photo © Bill Reaves We are delighted to introduce our readers to Bill Reaves, a professional photographer in Raleigh, NC who is shooting for us this week during World
This afternoon in a ceremony held in the ballroom of the Raleigh Convention Center, the International Bluegrass Music Association announced the winners of their 2021 Momentum Awards. These are given to artists in the early stages of their careers who
Billy Strings at the Renewal Festival in Colorado, September 2021 - photo © Chad Zellner The Billy Strings phenomenon is something that must be seen to be believed, something many bluegrass lovers have not yet been able to do. A very
Punch Brothers have announced a new album recorded as a tribute to the late Tony Rice, who had served as a major influence on each of them, and to the group as a whole. Hell on Church Street is set
Ken Seaman, an integral part of the bluegrass community in Colorado died on Thursday, September 23. He passed quietly in his sleep, and was 79 years of age. Ken had been a founding member of The Bluegrass Patriots, who entertained bluegrass
Once again, we will be joining a great many people in the bluegrass community as we head down to Raleigh, NC today to be part of IBMA's 2021 World of Bluegrass convention. The three-day business conference runs this Tuesday through
