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We would like to wish a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Bluegrass Hall of Fame Member Bobby Osborne! 🎶 His name brings up memories of that incredible high voice ringing over the hills at a bluegrass festival on a warm summer evening, of the sounds of Rocky Top rolling in on 50,000 watts on The Grand Ole Opry on WSM 650AM on your radio dial, or of the sounds of “Rubeeeeee” on radio and television stations ever since Bobby Osborne first burst on the scene in 1949. Joining us today in honoring him and thanking him for all he has done to pioneer bluegrass music! Crank up Rocky Top and grab your mandolin to celebrate!
Announcing our special guest artists for this years Holiday Benefit Concert!!! 🎶✨ It’s going to be a fantastic night of music all for a great cause - featuring East Nash Grass with special guests Jim Lauderdale, Stephen Mougin, Tristian Scroggins, CJ Lewandowski, Casey Campbell, Anna Kline & John Looney (Swift Silver) and Kristen Leigh Bearfield. Please make plans to join us on December 14th! 🎄
Bluegrass Wednesday Nights
American Legion Post 82
Chosen Road live from the IBMA office in Nashville!
✨Instagram Takeover Alert!✨
Becky Buller will be taking over our Instagram TOMORROW!! Tune in for some fun behind the scenes content from her AMAZING release tour for her new Christmas album “The Perfect Gift”! 🎁
Backstage at The Grand Ole Opry last weekend for Appalachian Road Show’s Opry debut and Instagram takeover! Can you say JAM?!? 💥🎶
Our executive director Pat Morris recently sat down with the legendary John McEuen for a special interview regarding the band’s reception of the 2022 IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award for the “Will The Circle Be Unbroken” Album, and the release of his new book that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the album and special backstories! Enjoy this conversation from the IBMA office! 🎶
🎄🎶 Save the date! Come celebrate the holidays with us for a special IBMA benefit concert! Featuring East Nash Grass with special guests announced soon! $15 suggested donation at the door. We'll see you December 14th!
American Legion Post 82
3204 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN.
Don't forget! Tomorrow (11/29) is Giving Tuesday.
On November 29th, join us in the global generosity movement and celebrate all acts of giving.
Let’s come together to be a light in the darkness and support the music that brings us together. As a reminder, Facebook matches all donations made on November 29, and 100% of your donations will go directly to IBMA, IBMA Trust Fund, and IBMA Foundation.
Help us during this giving season to surpass our modest goal of $25,000. Your donation of $100, $50, or $20 will support all three bluegrass nonprofits in our shared mission to ensure that bluegrass music not only survives the current challenges but emerges even stronger as we work together.
We will post the link tomorrow!
Let's turn Black Friday BLUE!
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To use AmazonSmile and donate to IBMA, simply go to smile.amazon.com on your web browser or activate in the Amazon Shopping app. Select International Bluegrass Music Association as your current charity and then go shopping like you normally do. Add items from their lists to your cart, and check out – it's that easy! You shop, Amazon gives.
Happy Thanksgiving from the IBMA! We are thankful for our bluegrass community! Comment below where you will be celebrating Thanksgiving this year! 🎶🍂
Two special guests stopped by the office to receive their IBMA Awards today! Billy Strings picked up Entertainer of the Year and Song of the Year awards with “Red Daisy”… Jarrod Walker also picked his Song of the Year trophy. Congrats, guys!! 🤘🏻🎶
⭐️ Instagram Takeover Alert! ⭐️
Appalachian Road Show will be taking over our Instagram stories this weekend live from The Grand Ole Opry!!! Join them on our IBMA Instagram for this fun chance to see a night backstage with this incredible band as they make their Opry debut!! 🎶
Billy Blue Records
It’s a pretty great day when musical legend John McEuen of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band stops by the IBMA Office! Such an honor to have a special visit with John regarding the band’s recent reception of the 2022 IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award for the “Will The Circle Be Unbroken” Album. Stay tuned for a one-on-one interview coming soon on the release of his new book that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the album and special backstories!
John with some of our staff: Pat Morris, Amy Beth Hale, Katie Sturdivant and Kristen Bearfield. Also pictured is John’s manager, Brian Smith.
Turn Black Friday BLUE!
AmazonSmile is a meaningful and easy way for you to shop and donate items directly to charities in need.
Shop on Amazon.com all year long and AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to directly to IBMA.
To use AmazonSmile, simply go to smile.amazon.com on your web browser or activate in the Amazon Shopping app. Select IBMA as your current charity and then go shopping like you normally do. Add items from their lists to your cart, and check out – it's that easy! You shop, Amazon gives.
Angeline The Baker escalator jam?!? YES PLEASE!! 👏🏻 When at IBMA World of Bluegrass! Cuttin’ a jig with Hillary Klug featuring Tristan Scroggins! Video sponsored by this year’s Fishman artist in residence program at WOB. 🎶
The nominees for the 2023 Recording Academy / GRAMMYs Awards are out now! All five of the nominees in the Best Bluegrass Album category played the IBMA Bluegrass Live! Festival powered by PNC, and curated by PineCone - Piedmont Council of Traditional Music, in 2021 or 2022.
The nominees for Best Bluegrass Album are…
Toward The Fray – The Infamous Stringdusters
Almost Proud – The Del McCoury Band
Calling You From My Mountain – Peter Rowan
Crooked Tree – Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway
Get Yourself Outside – Yonder Mountain String Band
Molly Tuttle was also nominated a 2023 Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
The 65th Grammy Award Show is scheduled for Sunday, February 5, 2023. Congratulations to all!!!
💥Instagram Takeover Alert!💥 Mile Twelve will be taking over for IBMA tomorrow on Instagram stories!! Tune in to hear some new music from this incredible band and go behind the scenes with them for a little look at a day in their life. Fun zone activated! 👊🏻🎶
We’re gearing up for Giving Tuesday! In two weeks, on November 29th, join us in the global generosity movement and celebrate all acts of giving. Let’s come together to be a light in the darkness and support the music that brings us together. As a reminder, Facebook matches all donations made on 11/29. 100% of your donations will go directly to The IBMA, IBMA Trust Fund, and IBMA Foundation. We thank you in advance for your support!
Click here to donate to the IBMA Giving Tuesday Campaign:
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Deering Live is honored to host the Steve Martin Banjo Prize 2022!
Jamie and David from Deering Live will be joined by special guest Alison Brown as we reveal the 2022 Steve Martin Banjo Prize winners.
This episode of Deering Live is presented by the Freshgrass Foundation and Compass Records.
https://compassrecords.com/
https://freshgrassfoundation.org/
https://www.deeringbanjos.com/blogs/deering-live
See you there!
We loved seeing bluegrass represented so well tonight on the CMA Country Music Association Awards by bluegrass music greats Ricky Skaggs, Patti Loveless, Sonya Isaacs, Chris Stapleton, Deanie Richardson, Darrell Scott, Ben Isaacs, and Jenee Fleenor!!! 🎶💥
🪕 Tune in here on our IBMA page this Thursday as Deering Live hosts the Steve Martin Banjo Prize 2022 Announcement! Deering Banjos
Jamie and David from Deering Live will be joined by special guest Alison Brown as we reveal the 2022 Steve Martin Banjo Prize winners.
This episode of Deering Live is presented by the Freshgrass Foundation and Compass Records. See you there!
compassrecords.com
freshgrassfoundation.org
www.deeringbanjos.com/blogs/deering-live
Bluegrass flash mob or business as usual at IBMA World of Bluegrass?!? Where the music never stops and the fun doesn’t end! Anyone else still thinking back to all the good times at this year’s World of Bluegrass? 🎶💥
Video sponsored by Fishman featuring our artists in residence Hillary Klug and Spencer Hatcher. Joined by Jim Lauderdale and Missy Raines!
Not yet an IBMA member? Catch the bluegrass wave and join this wonderful community from around the world today! 🌎 🎶🪕
www.ibma.org/membership
Photos by Dan Schram and Rob Laughter
THANK YOU TO OUR 2022 WORLD OF BLUEGRASS SPONSORS! 🎶
All of our efforts at IBMA are possible because each year our sponsors invest their time and resources to support our community in a very big way. World of Bluegrass sponsors are like-minded individuals, industry friends, and fans of bluegrass who help sustain a common goal and their impact is tremendous.
Together we work to support up-and-coming musicians and future industry leaders, we grow and promote our bluegrass audience in new ways, we educate and assist our established artists—and, in doing so, we help preserve this vital musical legacy. We are honored to have our sponsors along for the journey and can’t thank them enough for all they do for us!
Please help us in thanking our 2022 World of Bluegrass sponsors:
PNC • VisitRaleigh • PineCone • Bluegrass Music Museum and Hall of Fame • Yamaha Guitars • Martin Guitars • VisitLEX Tourism • Virginia Tourism • D'Addario • Mountain Fever Records • Chapman's Acoustic Music Shoppe • Deering Banjos • The Bluegrass Situation • Fishman • Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival • MLC (Music Licensing Collective) • The Recording Academy • The Earl Scruggs Center • Folk Alliance • Americana Music Association • MerleFest • Floyd Country Store • Campbell Law School • Compass Records • California Bluegrass Association • Boston Bluegrass Union • Mountain Home Music Company • The Station Inn • BMI • Cumberland Music Collective • Billy Blue Records • Pinecastle Records • Mile Twelve • Pre-War Guitars • Rounder Records • Elderly Instruments • Bluegrass Pride • Bronzewound • Dark Shadow Recording • Bluegrass in La Roche • Rebel Records • Knee Deep in Bluegrass • Active Potential • Beer & Banjos • Blue Ox Music Festival •
Are you interested in being a bigger part of the bluegrass legacy? Contact Anna Kline: [email protected]
Congratulations to East Tennessee State University’s Bluegrass, Old-Time, And Roots Music Studies as you celebrate 40 years of excellence in Appalachian American Roots music higher education! A celebration is set for this Friday evening in Johnson City. Tickets are on sale now for an evening of songs, stories,...and surprises!...to commemorate this milestone. Award-winning alumni and faculty (both past and present) will be performing alongside the latest crop of extremely talented students.
Tickets can be purchased here:
https://etsutickets.com/martincenter/Online/default.asp
Jammin’ and dancin’ at World of Bluegrass 2022! Another awesome moment from this year’s Fishman artist in residence program! Featuring Hillary Klug, Becky Buller, Stephen Mougin and Ned Luberecki.
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IBMA's 10th year in Raleigh was one to remember! The best laid plans for the 10th Anniversary celebration were blown aside by Hurricane Ian. The storm brought heavy rain and wind to Raleigh. With just a couple days notice, EVERYTHING moved inside and we proceeded to have a gigantic hurricane party. 100+ bands performed on 7 stages set up in the Raleigh Convention Center and Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. There was jamming, dancing and good vibes inside while the hurricane remnants swirled around outside. Still… memories made to last a lifetime! We hope to see you back out on the streets of downtown Raleigh next year!
IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC
PineCone - Piedmont Council of Traditional Music
Music: "No-See-Um Stomp" written by Kimber Ludiker (BMI), performed by Della Mae, used with permission from the artist.
The IBMA extends heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family, friends, and fans of the iconic Loretta Lynn who passed away peacefully this morning at her beloved ranch in Hurricane Mills, TN.
In the words of bluegrass statesman Ricky Skaggs, “England just recently lost their Queen, and today we have lost ours. It’s a very sad day for the music industry. Loretta Lynn has gone on to her heavenly home. She did more for women in Country Music than anyone. She opened up all the doors. Her songwriting was cutting edge and she was never afraid to tell the truth. She loved her family and wrote songs about her eastern Kentucky upbringing, but her unforgettable voice and beautiful smile is what I’ll remember most about Loretta. She was an original, one of a kind.”
We loved having a new artist in residence program at IBMA World of Bluegrass! Sponsored by Fishman - featuring Hillary Klug and Spencer Hatcher! Check out their pages for more fun video content from 💥🎶 So fun!!
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2022 Awards Show Red Carpet!
Photos by Rob Laughter
2022 Awards Show Red Carpet!
Photos by Scott Sharpe
2022 Awards Show Red Carpet!
Photos by Scott Sharpe
IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC Main Stage has kicked off for the evening and we’re in for an incredible lineup with Della Mae, Dan Tyminski Band, Don Flemons & Shultz Dream, Sierra Hull, and The Infamous Stringdusters!
Photos by Jay Strausser Visuals
We ❤️ visitRaleigh!!! There’s a pop up 10 years in Raleigh celebration in the Visitor Information Center (in the Marriott) going on NOW! 🎉 Thank you, Raleigh for showing IBMA so much love!
The PNC Pickin’ Porch is hopping inside the Raleigh Convention Center! Escape the weather and come jam with us! It’s pickin’ time, yall!
📸: Dan Schram
The Street Fest portion of IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC has gracefully transitioned into the wonderful Raleigh Convention Center! Out of power? Need some energy? Come to the RCC today for the best weekend in bluegrass! Live music on five stages, vendors, food trucks and more. IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC is ready for you!
PineCone - visitRaleigh
We have a live auction running on this beautiful Martin D28 to benefit the IBMA Trust Fund! The IBMA Trust Fund was established in 1987 as a means to offer financial assistance to bluegrass professionals in times of emergency need. The guitar is on display at the entrance of the exhibit hall all day today. Simply to this eBay link to place your bid and come by the IBMA booth to pick this beautiful guitar for yourself! Thank you, Martin Guitar!!
http://www.ebay.com/usr/bluegrasstrustfund
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IBMA's 10th year in Raleigh was one to remember! The best laid plans for the 10th Anniversary celebration were blown aside by Hurricane Ian. The storm brought heavy rain and wind to Raleigh. With just a couple days notice, EVERYTHING moved inside and we proceeded to have a gigantic hurricane party. 100+ bands performed on 7 stages set up in the Raleigh Convention Center and Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. There was jamming, dancing and good vibes inside while the hurricane remnants swirled around outside. Still… memories made to last a lifetime! We hope to see you back out on the streets of downtown Raleigh next year! IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC PineCone - Piedmont Council of Traditional Music Music: "No-See-Um Stomp" written by Kimber Ludiker (BMI), performed by Della Mae, used with permission from the artist.
We loved having a new artist in residence program at IBMA World of Bluegrass! Sponsored by Fishman - featuring Hillary Klug and Spencer Hatcher! Check out their pages for more fun video content from #IBMAWOB2022 💥🎶 So fun!! . . #livemusic #bluegrass #ibma #instavideo #fyp #guitar #fiddle
New indoor guide for this weekend’s Bluegrass Live powered by PNC festivities can be found here: www.worldofbluegrass.org/festival/ Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts guidelines here: www.dukeenergycenterraleigh.com/know-before-you-go-information We are thankful for our teams, PineCone, the city of Raleigh, North Carolina, and its venues & facilities all working together on this to ensure that Bluegrass Live powered by PNC can happen safely indoors despite the unfortunate weather! Raleigh Convention Center. #IBMAWOB2022
The wait is over! IBMA World of Bluegrass kicks off TODAY in beautiful downtown Raleigh, North Carolina! worldofbluegrass.org or the IBMA WOB App for all the details. 🎶🪕 #IBMAWOB2022
Sponsored Content: The IBMA is proud to partner with Active Potential ™ as the Health and Wellness Sponsor for the Conference and World of Bluegrass Festival in 2022. Active Potential™ creates virtual and in-person healing services for musicians, industry professionals and fans through their unique online musicians membership, performance coaching program, interactive movement workshops and festival healing spaces. Join Active Potential™ onsite for 2 interactive workshops! Feel better in the moment and walk away with techniques to alleviate pain and perform your best during the IBMAs and beyond! Movement Techniques to Optimize Performance and Life on the Road Wednesday, September 28, 8:00 am Breathwork for Stress Management and Energy Control Thursday, September 29, 8:00 am And a panel discussion: Mental Health for Touring Musicians Thursday, September 29, 2:30 pm Visit Active Potential™ in the Exhibition Hall for FREE health consultations and to schedule a session for you, your band, or full roster of artists in preparation for your showcase. (message [email protected] to book that time now!) Lisa Joy, leading expert in the field of musicians health and wellness, and creator of Active Potential™, works with performing artists and music industry staff on-site and online to alleviate pain and optimize performance. Lisa Joy coaches students to identify the sources of their resistance, and learn practical actions to remove physical and mental obstacles, stress and pain, in order to create and perform at the highest level. IBMA attendees receive a 50% discount on memberships during the conference and festival and have a chance to win a free 6-month performance coaching package. Check out the Musicians Membership in this video. Stay up to date during the IBMAs at www.activepotential.com/ibma
IBMA World of Bluegrass is back in full swing this year… all we’re missing is YOU! Make plans to join us next week in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina along with so many of your favorite bluegrass artists like Darin & Brooke Aldridge! 🎶 www.worldofbluegrass.org
Sponsored Content: The Mechanical Licensing Collective has two sponsored lounges in the Exhibit Hall this year where you can relax and recharge! As a songwriter or musician with music available for streaming you’ll need to know about The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC). Meet The MLC team in person during the conference at Booth 222 and they’ll help you get signed up as a Member for free. Attend The MLC’s educational session Wednesday Sept 28 in RCC 305 at 2pm.
Sponsored Content: Music is the heartbeat of Virginia. 300 year old ballads, a cappella gospel, blues and bluegrass are all woven into the rich tapestry of tradition along the Crooked Road. Be sure to visit Virginia’s Crooked Road this year in the IBMA World of Bluegrass Exhibit Hall! Virginia is for Lovers #LoveVA #ibmawob2022
Visit LEX is a proud sponsor of this year’s IBMA World of Bluegrass! A message from them: "From our horses to music and rolling hills, it all winds back to one thing: Bluegrass. We raise a glass of Kentucky’s finest to this year’s IBMA award winners and hope you VisitLEX soon.” #ShareTheLEX
Guitar legend Barry Waldrep recently stopped by the IBMA office to deliver a check to the IBMA Trust Fund. Barry is donating a portion of the proceeds from his album honoring Tony Rice and sat down with Pat Morris to discuss how Tony's guitar techniques influenced his own playing. Thank you, Barry!
IBMA members Authentic Unlimited stopped by our office recently to visit and share some music. Thanks to the band and Billy Blue Records for a great performance. If you are coming to Nashville, plan a visit to our office. We would love to see you.
What questions do you have about J.D. Crowe? Drop them in the comments below to ask Bill Evans, Ron Block and Ron Stewart! Join us for "The Banjo Legacy of J.D. Crowe" on Facebook Live this Saturday, March 6 at 2 pm CT! https://www.facebook.com/events/337265568289122/?ref=newsfeed
Come join us as we celebrate J.D. Crowe's life, career and legacy.
Hear about how Tammy’s fiddle is so 📢loud she used it when Chris Stapleton was in the Steeldrivers! As well as a live performance of the title track of the duo’s new album!
The “Tree of Life” is our current single from our forthcoming album entitled “Surely Will Be Singing” which releases next month! You can visit ThommJutz.com to learn more or to stream this song. Thanks for listening T & T
Thomm & Tammy here!! & Oliver 🐶 Join us today as we take over the IBMA Instagram
IBMA Kids on Bluegrass Student Showcase
Bathtub of the South duo - IBMA Youth Program ONLINE
Tray Wellington - IBMA Youth Program ONLINE
IBMA Youth Program ONLINE! 10am Jam-Along with Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer
IBMA Town Hall
IBMA Momentum Awards Brought to you by Fishman Sponsored by Bluegrass Country Radio, Rounder Records, Ear Trumpet Labs, Pre War Guitars Co. Hosted by Tray Wellington (2019 Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year) The IBMA Momentum Awards recognize artists and business people in the early years of their bluegrass music careers. This catered event will feature performances by Momentum Band of the Year nominees and award presentations. Join us to support and celebrate emerging talent in the bluegrass community.
Thanks for the shoutout, Woody!! Steep Canyon Rangers will take the Main Stage at Red Hat Amphitheater for IBMA Bluegrass LIve! powered by PNC on Oct 2. Grab your seats today! TICKETS - https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/2398995/ibma-bluegrass-livefestival-saturday-only-raleigh-ibma-world-of-bluegrass-downtown-raleigh
Béla Fleck's new album, My Bluegrass Heart, will be released tomorrow, and we can't wait to hear him at IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC! He'll be joined by Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Sierra Hull, Justin Moses, Mark Schatz Music, and Bryan Sutton. Grab your seats now!! #IBMAWOB2021 TICKETS - https://www.etix.com/ticket/k/9213206/ibma-bluegrass-livefestival-two-day-raleigh-ibma-world-of-bluegrass-downtown-raleigh
Check out this performance of "Vertigo" by Bela Fleck from his upcoming album My Bluegrass Heart. This is the same band you'll see at IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC! Bryan Sutton, Sierra Hull, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, & Mark Schatz Music! TICKETS - https://www.etix.com/ticket/k/9213206/ibma-bluegrass-livefestival-two-day-raleigh-ibma-world-of-bluegrass-downtown-raleigh RockyGrass #bluegrass #banjo #mandolin #bass #guitar #fiddle
Announcing final nominees for the IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards, recipients of the IBMA Distinguished Achievement Awards, and the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame Class of 2021 inductees. Hosted by Peter Cooper with IBMA Board Chair Mike Simpson, and IBMA Executive Director Pat Morris. Performances by Sister Sadie and Merle Monroe! #IBMAWOB2021
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