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Well folks, it looks like another night of the International Bluegrass Music Awards has come and gone. Congratulations to all the winners, and thanks to the folks at IBMA (especially Tina Potter) and the people at The Grand Old Opry

Because of the technical issues, I haven't been able to blog as we've gone along tonight, but, I promise, I will either late tonight or tomorrow do a complete rundown.  I have to tell y'all, Brance and John, who keep this Bluegrass

Sista Smiff just freaked out and yelled at the top of her lungs backstage here in the Opry house. She was so excited that her husband and band had won Entertainer of the Year. I don't know if any of

Vince Gill is announcing the nominees for Entertainer of the Year...and OH MY GOSH!!!!  I am married to one of the Entertainers of the FRIGGIN YEAR!!!!!!!!! Sorry...I must go collect myself. 

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 to the

I may be slightly biased where the legendary Bobby Osborne is concerned since Mr. Smiff spent 13 years traveling the country and the world with The Osbornes,but, I think perhaps one of the best performances I've seen tonight has been

Just about everybody in Bluegrass has won Album of the Year for their participation in The Musicians Against Childhood Cancer's Celebration of Life project.  I'm tickled that one of the trophies will come to our house, but, proud of all the

Award for an outstanding recorded performance by an artist or artists, first commercially released during the specified time period (Award to artist(s), producer, and label). The Album Of The Year for 2006 is: Album Title links to audio Artist(s) links to artist(s) Label links to label Celebration of

This award is for an outstanding recorded performance by an artist or artists featuring instrumental music, new or old, first commercially released during the eligibility period. An album project is eligible when 50% or more of its songs are instrumental

Male Vocalist Of The Year Award for the outstanding male vocalist based on recorded and in-person performance. The award goes to the individual. The Male Vocalist Of The Year for 2006 is: Tim O'Brien web site bio audio Review past recipients of this award.