Barnstormer Boost Award for Dedicated Music Teacher -- As the Grand Finale to the James Reams & The Barnstormers’ 20th anniversary coast-to-coast celebration tour, the band performed to a packed house at the Fiddler’s Dream concert hall in Phoenix, AZ on Saturday, November 2nd. The standing room only event brought together this nationally-known bluegrass band, a Grammy-nominated fiddler, a 70-year-old music teacher, and an 11-year-old Hispanic guitar player for an evening of great music and good times.
Pigeon Forge, TN -- Gospel harmonies were ringing in the Smoky Mountains as Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver were named Bluegrass Gospel Artist of the Year at the 22nd Annual Diamond Awards held at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center on Tuesday night in Pigeon Forge.
Nashville, TN (October 25, 2013) - Brother/sister duo The Roys pulled off a "three-peat" at last night's 19th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country™ Awards, winning the organization's coveted Bluegrass Artist of the Year Award for the third consecutive year.
AirPlay Direct’s “Artist Ambassador” Carl Jackson and his team Dak Alley & Jimmy Metts have won the IBMA 2013 Award for Best Graphic Design for a Recorded Project "Grace Notes". Congratulations to all involved!
The song “He Washed My Soul,” as recorded by The Little Roy and Lizzy Show, was honored as Bluegrass Song of the Year at this year’s 44th Annual Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, hosted by Amy Grant and Kirk Franklin. The award recognizes the artists and the song’s writers, Wayne Haun, Jamie Helms, Ruby Moody, and Ron Haun.
The 25th Anniversary of the North Carolina Heritage Awards will honor masters of the traditional arts in an impressive ceremony that includes virtuoso performances and the stories of the artists designated as our state’s 2014 living cultural treasures. Governor Pat McCrory has announced that five North Carolinians from diverse artistic traditions will be awarded the state's Heritage Awards, May 20, 2014 at the A.J. Fletcher Opera House in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh.
Nashville, TN --- Multi-award-winning Australian Bluegrass artist Kristy Cox adds two new honors to her already multi-award winning career with recent wins at the Australian Independent Country Music Awards. Known as The Southern Stars, the prestigious awards are held annually in Mildura, Australia and play a major role in fostering Australian music talent.
Nashville, TN -- Marty Raybon, former lead singer of Shenandoah, can now add an IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) win to his prestigious list of accolades which already includes Grammy, CMA and ACM Awards. Last Thursday night at the 24th IBMA Awards Show in Raleigh, NC, Raybon was presented with the “Gospel Recorded Performance of the Year” Award for "Beulah Land."
Indianapolis, IN -- The Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground is proud to announce the 47th Annual Bill Monroe Memorial Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival is the recipient of the 2013 International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA) Bluegrass Event of the Year Award. The winners of this year’s IBMA awards were announced last week during the association’s World of Bluegrass held in Raleigh, NC. Park owner and festival producer, Dwight Dillman said, “I just want to say that I appreciate all of you for supporting Bean Blossom. Thanks to all the staff, the festival goers, the bands, sponsors and IBMA. See you next year!”
Actress, Bluegrass radio personality and artist Carol Beaugard received the Brown Jug Award at the 14th annual Park Slope Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Jamboree. This award recognizes her contributions to bluegrass music in the northeast. She follows a list of well known recipients including Stephanie Ledgin, Bill Knowlton, Pat Conte and Doug Tuchman, among others.
Raleigh, NC -- The Momentum Awards were presented at the Showcase Luncheon on Wednesday, September 25 during the International Bluegrass Music Association's (IBMA) World of Bluegrass event in Raleigh, North Carolina. These awards began last year when the IBMA inaugurated the IBMA Momentum Awards after a year of close input, analysis, and preparation. These awards are meant to recognize musicians and industry professionals in the early stages of their bluegrass careers. It is not a peoples’ choice, popularity or member-voted award, but a juried award by notable peers. Input from all constituencies is considered by said jury. Essentially, the Momentum Awards recognize the best “up and comers."
For the third consecutive year, Sam has been nominated for Musician of the Year by the Country Music Association. The Musician of the Year category mirrors 2012 with Sam Bush (mandolin), who was nominated in the category for the first time in 2011; along with Paul Franklin (steel guitar); Dan Huff (guitar); Brent Mason (guitar); and the current title holder Mac McAnally (guitar).
The Country Music Hall of Fame®and Museum and The Americana Music Association continue their partnership this year, once again presenting stellar events in the Ford Theater during the Americana Music Festival & Conference September 18-22, 2013. All programs are included with museum admission and free to museum members and to AMA conference registrants with badge. Program passes are required for each program and can be obtained at the museum two hours prior to the start of the program. Programs will be streamed live at www.countrymusichalloffame.org.
North Wilkesboro, NC -- The Kruger Brothers have announced the 2013 Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo has been awarded to their own banjo player extraordinaire Jens Kruger. Kruger was named as the fourth recipient of the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass Music yesterday. Kruger is known for his innovative banjo composition and performance that integrates folk music with European classical music. Kruger is the first North Carolina resident and first winner born outside the of the United States.
published by Bob Cherry on Sat, 08/24/2013 - 01:32
The nominees for the 44th Gospel Music Association Dove Awards have been announced by The Gospel Music Association (GMA). Bluegrass favorites Dailey & Vincent find their name scattered throughout the various categories and even as participants on both the Song of the Year nomination and Country Song of the Year for "From My Rags To His Riches", Devin McGlamery featuring Dailey & Vincent. They come up again for the Bluegrass Album of the Year and twice for Bluegrass Song of the Year.
Barnstormer Boost Award for Dedicated Music Teacher -- As the Grand Finale to the James Reams & The Barnstormers’ 20th anniversary coast-to-coast celebration tour, the band performed to a packed house at the Fiddler’s Dream concert hall in Phoenix, AZ on Saturday, November 2nd. The standing room only event brought together this nationally-known bluegrass band, a Grammy-nominated fiddler, a 70-year-old music teacher, and an 11-year-old Hispanic guitar player for an evening of great music and good times.
Pigeon Forge, TN -- Gospel harmonies were ringing in the Smoky Mountains as Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver were named Bluegrass Gospel Artist of the Year at the 22nd Annual Diamond Awards held at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center on Tuesday night in Pigeon Forge.
Nashville, TN (October 25, 2013) - Brother/sister duo The Roys pulled off a "three-peat" at last night's 19th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country™ Awards, winning the organization's coveted Bluegrass Artist of the Year Award for the third consecutive year.
AirPlay Direct’s “Artist Ambassador” Carl Jackson and his team Dak Alley & Jimmy Metts have won the IBMA 2013 Award for Best Graphic Design for a Recorded Project "Grace Notes". Congratulations to all involved!
The song “He Washed My Soul,” as recorded by The Little Roy and Lizzy Show, was honored as Bluegrass Song of the Year at this year’s 44th Annual Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, hosted by Amy Grant and Kirk Franklin. The award recognizes the artists and the song’s writers, Wayne Haun, Jamie Helms, Ruby Moody, and Ron Haun.
The 25th Anniversary of the North Carolina Heritage Awards will honor masters of the traditional arts in an impressive ceremony that includes virtuoso performances and the stories of the artists designated as our state’s 2014 living cultural treasures. Governor Pat McCrory has announced that five North Carolinians from diverse artistic traditions will be awarded the state's Heritage Awards, May 20, 2014 at the A.J. Fletcher Opera House in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh.
Nashville, TN --- Multi-award-winning Australian Bluegrass artist Kristy Cox adds two new honors to her already multi-award winning career with recent wins at the Australian Independent Country Music Awards. Known as The Southern Stars, the prestigious awards are held annually in Mildura, Australia and play a major role in fostering Australian music talent.
Nashville, TN -- Marty Raybon, former lead singer of Shenandoah, can now add an IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) win to his prestigious list of accolades which already includes Grammy, CMA and ACM Awards. Last Thursday night at the 24th IBMA Awards Show in Raleigh, NC, Raybon was presented with the “Gospel Recorded Performance of the Year” Award for "Beulah Land."
Indianapolis, IN -- The Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground is proud to announce the 47th Annual Bill Monroe Memorial Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival is the recipient of the 2013 International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA) Bluegrass Event of the Year Award. The winners of this year’s IBMA awards were announced last week during the association’s World of Bluegrass held in Raleigh, NC. Park owner and festival producer, Dwight Dillman said, “I just want to say that I appreciate all of you for supporting Bean Blossom. Thanks to all the staff, the festival goers, the bands, sponsors and IBMA. See you next year!”
Actress, Bluegrass radio personality and artist Carol Beaugard received the Brown Jug Award at the 14th annual Park Slope Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Jamboree. This award recognizes her contributions to bluegrass music in the northeast. She follows a list of well known recipients including Stephanie Ledgin, Bill Knowlton, Pat Conte and Doug Tuchman, among others.
Raleigh, NC -- The Momentum Awards were presented at the Showcase Luncheon on Wednesday, September 25 during the International Bluegrass Music Association's (IBMA) World of Bluegrass event in Raleigh, North Carolina. These awards began last year when the IBMA inaugurated the IBMA Momentum Awards after a year of close input, analysis, and preparation. These awards are meant to recognize musicians and industry professionals in the early stages of their bluegrass careers. It is not a peoples’ choice, popularity or member-voted award, but a juried award by notable peers. Input from all constituencies is considered by said jury. Essentially, the Momentum Awards recognize the best “up and comers."
For the third consecutive year, Sam has been nominated for Musician of the Year by the Country Music Association. The Musician of the Year category mirrors 2012 with Sam Bush (mandolin), who was nominated in the category for the first time in 2011; along with Paul Franklin (steel guitar); Dan Huff (guitar); Brent Mason (guitar); and the current title holder Mac McAnally (guitar).
The Country Music Hall of Fame®and Museum and The Americana Music Association continue their partnership this year, once again presenting stellar events in the Ford Theater during the Americana Music Festival & Conference September 18-22, 2013. All programs are included with museum admission and free to museum members and to AMA conference registrants with badge. Program passes are required for each program and can be obtained at the museum two hours prior to the start of the program. Programs will be streamed live at 
North Wilkesboro, NC -- The Kruger Brothers have announced the 2013 Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo has been awarded to their own banjo player extraordinaire Jens Kruger. Kruger was named as the fourth recipient of the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass Music yesterday. Kruger is known for his innovative banjo composition and performance that integrates folk music with European classical music. Kruger is the first North Carolina resident and first winner born outside the of the United States.
The nominees for the 44th Gospel Music Association Dove Awards have been announced by The Gospel Music Association (GMA). Bluegrass favorites Dailey & Vincent find their name scattered throughout the various categories and even as participants on both the Song of the Year nomination and Country Song of the Year for "From My Rags To His Riches", Devin McGlamery featuring Dailey & Vincent. They come up again for the Bluegrass Album of the Year and twice for Bluegrass Song of the Year.