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 in our industry to make the music look, sound better, and those who get [...]
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 deserve credit for pulling it off. But it is also true that attendance is dramatically [...]
The 2021 IBMA World of Bluegrass kicked of Tuesday with morning and afternoon seminars that were both live and virtual. The topics ranged from mentorship to sustainability to social media use. The Keynote Address happens on the first day also. Attendees were welcomed by Raleigh organizers and dignitaries including the mayor. IBMA board chairman Mike [...]
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 show special promise towards making a lasting impact on our music, and those who have [...]
IBMA 2021 has gotten off to a great start. The annual convention is once again in Raleigh, North Carolina (for its 9th year here). The Mayor (Mary Anne Baldwin) gave us a special welcome and thank you for coming to Raleigh at the Key Note Speaker address. It always feels like so many folks here [...]
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced The Infamous Stringdusters as hosts for the 32nd annual Bluegrass Music Awards, to be held September 30 in Raleigh, NC. The 'Dusters will also appear as musical artists on the show, which will include additional performances from Sister Sadie, The Po' Ramblin' Boys, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, The [...]
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 in our industry to make the music look, sound better, and those who get [...] 
James Kee with East Nash Grass at World of Bluegrass 2021 - photo © Tara Lindhardt Wednesday, September 29, at the conferences, meet and greets, and seminars, folks continue to network, educate, and inspire the attendees. The showcases continue to bring in great music from all over the country. The international bands are still at [...] 
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 deserve credit for pulling it off. But it is also true that attendance is dramatically [...] 
Here is another gallery of images from Tuesday night at World of Bluegrass 2021, including Bluegrass Ramble showcases and other random sights. 
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. 
The 2021 IBMA World of Bluegrass kicked of Tuesday with morning and afternoon seminars that were both live and virtual. The topics ranged from mentorship to sustainability to social media use. The Keynote Address happens on the first day also. Attendees were welcomed by Raleigh organizers and dignitaries including the mayor. IBMA board chairman Mike [...] 
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 of Bluegrass. We will have his images each day, including Thursday's Awards Show and [...] 
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 show special promise towards making a lasting impact on our music, and those who have [...] 
IBMA 2021 has gotten off to a great start. The annual convention is once again in Raleigh, North Carolina (for its 9th year here). The Mayor (Mary Anne Baldwin) gave us a special welcome and thank you for coming to Raleigh at the Key Note Speaker address. It always feels like so many folks here [...] 
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced The Infamous Stringdusters as hosts for the 32nd annual Bluegrass Music Awards, to be held September 30 in Raleigh, NC. The 'Dusters will also appear as musical artists on the show, which will include additional performances from Sister Sadie, The Po' Ramblin' Boys, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, The [...] 