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The IBMA is the non-profit music association that connects, educates, and empowers bluegrass professionals and enthusiasts, honoring tradition and encouraging innovation in the bluegrass community worldwide.

Same time next year? 👀🪕Another incredible IBMA World of Bluegrass® is in the books. A huge thank-you to all the voluntee...
10/25/2026

Same time next year? 👀🪕

Another incredible IBMA World of Bluegrass® is in the books. A huge thank-you to all the volunteers, sponsors, partners, local businesses, artists, and fans who helped make this week so special. We couldn’t do it without you.

We’re already counting down the days until we’re back together again for IBMA World of Bluegrass® 2027. Mark your calendars for October 19–23, 2027, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Until we pick again đź’™

A moment for Bluegrass Women🩷Thanks to everyone who joined us for the live eTown taping yesterday. We’ve got another day...
10/24/2026

A moment for Bluegrass Womenđź©·

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the live eTown taping yesterday. We’ve got another day of great bluegrass music lined up. Check out the full festival schedule and grab your tickets at worldofbluegrass.org.

Lindsay Lou

It’s officially the last day of IBMA World of Bluegrass® and we're making every minute count.Today's highlights:🎤 Craig ...
10/24/2026

It’s officially the last day of IBMA World of Bluegrass® and we're making every minute count.

Today's highlights:
🎤 Craig Havighurst chats with Special Consensus and Larry Sparks between sets at the Chattanooga Convention Center Riverview Stage.

🍷 Randy Steele takes over Fifty Fifty W**e and Martini Bar for VIP happy hour.

🎶 Sierra Ferrell and Della Mae light up The Signal starting at 7:30 PM.

🌙 Lonesome River Band brings the night home at Late Night at Barrelhouse.

🪕 And don’t miss FREE bluegrass at Pickin’ in the Park in Miller Park and Miller Plaza, with live music, food trucks, and arts & crafts vendors.

Download the official IBMA World of Bluegrass® 2026 app for the latest schedule: https://worldofbluegrass.org/2026wobapp/

🎟️ Still need tickets? Head to https://worldofbluegrass.org

Visit Chattanooga Barrelhouse Ballroom Chattanooga

🎶 eTown kicks off TODAY at 2:30 PM!Join Nick Forster at the Chattanooga Convention Center’s Riverview Stage for a specia...
10/23/2026

🎶 eTown kicks off TODAY at 2:30 PM!

Join Nick Forster at the Chattanooga Convention Center’s Riverview Stage for a special live eTown taping featuring Leftover Salmon and Lindsay Lou Presents Bluegrass Women.

🎟️ Still need tickets? There’s time to join us! Single-day and weekend passes are available at worldofbluegrass.org.

eTown

And your 2026 IBMA Bluegrass Music Award winners are...Entertainer of the Year: Billy StringsSong of the Year: Can’t Out...
10/23/2026

And your 2026 IBMA Bluegrass Music Award winners are...

Entertainer of the Year: Billy Strings

Song of the Year: Can’t Outrun the Blues - Trey Hensley

Album of the Year: All God’s Children - East Nash Grass

Vocal Group of the Year: Authentic Unlimited

Instrumental Group of the Year: East Nash Grass

Gospel Recording of the Year: Some Day - Blue Highway

Instrumental Recording of the Year: Big Daddy Rabbit - Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper (Feat. Nathan Livers)

New Artist of the Year: Mason Via

Collaborative Recording of the Year: Broken Angels - The Grascals and Dolly Parton

Male Vocalist of the Year: Greg Blake

Female Vocalist of the Year: Jaelee Roberts

Banjo Player of the Year: Kristin Scott Benson

Bass Player of the Year: Mike Bub

Fiddle Player of the Year: Andy Leftwich

Resophonic Guitar Player of the Year: Justin Moses

Guitar Player of the Year: Cody Kilby

Mandolin Player of the Year: Sierra Hull

Music Video of the Year: The Devil Went Down to Deep Gap - Bryan Sutton with Billy Strings

Thank you to Get It Played for being the presenting sponsor of the 2026 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards.

Get It Played Visit Chattanooga

Celebrating the 2026 IBMA Industry Award recipients!🏅Photographer of the Year – Scott SimontacchiGraphic Designer of the...
10/22/2026

Celebrating the 2026 IBMA Industry Award recipients!🏅

Photographer of the Year – Scott Simontacchi
Graphic Designer of the Year –Grace van’t Hof
Sound Engineer of the Year – Key Chang
Broadcaster of the Year – Michelle Lee
Liner Notes of the Year – Safe Sensible & Sane - Alison Brown & Steve Martin (written by Alison Brown & Steve Martin)
Songwriter of the Year – Tim Stafford
Event of the Year – CBA 50th Anniversary Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival
Writer of the Year – Gary Reid

The IBMA Industry Awards recognize the dedicated professionals working behind the scenes to support bluegrass music and the artists who bring it to life. Join us in celebrating these outstanding individuals and their contributions to the bluegrass community!

10/22/2026

A word from the IBMA Youth Council! Check out these special presentations happening in CCC room 11 tomorrow and Saturday:

Friday, October 23
11am-12pm: Sam Bush
12pm-1pm: Sierra Hull
2pm-3pm: Kyle Cantrell
3pm-4pm: Stephen Mougin
4pm-5pm: Ned Luberecki

Saturday, October 24
11am-12pm: Colleges - Dan B***r, Rex McGee, Natalya Weinstein Miller, and Tony Watt
2pm-3pm: Vickie Vaughn

10/22/2026

Join us as the IBMA recognizes outstanding work in non-performing industry categories with the IBMA Industry Awards. This event will feature presentations of the seven Industry Awards categories, a special presentation of the IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award honorees, and live music.

2026 IBMA Industry Award Nominees:

WRITER OF THE YEAR
Paul Burch
John Curtis Goad
Derek Halsey
Garret K. Woodward
Gary Reid

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Mark “Brink” Brinkman
Chris Jones
Rick Lang
Tim Stafford

PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
Ashli Linkous
Laci Mack
Scott Simontacchi
Jay Strausser
Madison Thorn

BROADCASTER OF THE YEAR
Orin Friesen
Truckers Radio USA

Barb Heller
NCPR

Matt Hutchinson
Bluegrass Jam Along podcast

Michelle Lee
Michelle Lee On Air

Peter Thompson
KALW and Bluegrass Country Radio

GRAPHIC DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Audrey Fletcher
Robert Hakalski
Grace van’t Hof
Carla Wehby
Remy Zimmerman

SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
Scott Barnett
Elliot Beckley
Key Chang
Matt Coles
Cameron Reichert

EVENT OF THE YEAR
Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival
Annapolis, Maryland

Bluegrass in La Roche at 20
La Roche-sur-Foron, France

Bluegrass Spartanburg
Spartanburg, South Carolina

CBA 50th Anniversary Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival
Grass Valley, California

Marysville Winter Bluegrass Series
Marysville, Ohio

LINER NOTES OF THE YEAR
Safe Sensible & Sane – Alison Brown and Steve Martin
Liner notes by: Alison Brown and Steve Martin

Kentucky Troubadour – The Rebel Collection – Don Rigsby
Liner notes by: Daniel Mullins

Keep On Keepin’ On – Bobby Osborne, C.J. Lewandowski & Friends
Liner notes by: Daniel Mullins and C.J. Lewandowski

The Rich-R-Tone/Folk Star Story – Appalachia on Record 1946-1954
Liner notes by: Ted Olson and Matteo Ringressi

Carroll Best – The Best of the Best – Carroll Best
Liner notes by: Ted Olson

The 2026 IBMA Industry & Distinguished Achievement Awards are presented by Benwood Foundation.

10/22/2026

2026 IBMA Town Hall

Join the IBMA Board of Directors and fellow members for a conversation about the current states and future of the industry.

The final countdown to IBMA Bluegrass Live!® is on, with just one day to go🥳Here’s what’s in store:🎙️ Friday: Join Nick ...
10/22/2026

The final countdown to IBMA Bluegrass Live!® is on, with just one day to go🥳

Here’s what’s in store:
🎙️ Friday: Join Nick Forster for a special live eTown taping at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Featuring Leftover Salmon and Lindsay Lou Presents Bluegrass Women.
🎤 Saturday: Craig Havighurst will host artist interviews between sets at the Chattanooga Convention Center.

Plus, single-day tickets are now available for IBMA Bluegrass Live!® and Late Night at Barrelhouse. Whether you’re joining us Friday, Saturday, or making a full weekend of it, there’s still time to get in on the fun.

Already have a two-day pass? You’re all set. 🙌

đź“… October 23 & 24
đź“Ť Chattanooga Convention Center | The Signal | Barrelhouse Ballroom
🎟️ Get your tickets at worldofbluegrass.org


Chattanooga Convention Center The Signal Barrelhouse Ballroom Chattanooga Stratus Rooftop Lounge Fifty Fifty W**e and Martini Bar

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