Del McCoury was named Entertainer of the Year at the 35th Annual International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Bluegrass Music Awards, held on September 26, 2024, at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The event, co-hosted by John Cowan and Missy Raines, also celebrated Molly Tuttle, who took home Album of the Year. Additionally, Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame inductees Katy Daley, Jerry Douglas, and Alan Munde were recognized with special honors for their contributions to the bluegrass music genre.
The recipients of the 2024 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards:
Entertainer of the Year: Del McCoury Band
Vocal Group of the Year: Authentic Unlimited
Instrumental Group of the Year: The Travelin’ McCourys
Song of the Year: “Fall in Tennessee” recorded by Authentic Unlimited. Written by John Meador & Bob Minner. Produced by Authentic Unlimited. Released by Billy Blue Records.
Album of the Year: City of Gold. Recorded by Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway. Produced by Jerry Douglas & Molly Tuttle. Released by Nonesuch Records.
Gospel Recording of the Year: “God Already Has.” Recorded by Dale Ann Bradley. Written by Mark “Brink” Brinkman & David Stewart. Produced by Dale Ann Bradley. Released by Pinecastle Records.
Instrumental Recording of the Year: “Knee Deep in Bluegrass.” Recorded by Ashby Frank. Written by Terry Baucom. Produced by Ashby Frank. Released by Mountain Home Music Company.
New Artist of the Year: East Nash Grass
Collaborative Recording of the Year: “Brown’s Ferry Blues.” Recorded by Tony Trischka with Billy Strings. Written by Alton & Rabon Delmore. Produced by Béla Fleck. Released by Down the Road Records.
Male Vocalist of the Year: Danny Paisley
Female Vocalist of the Year: Jaelee Roberts
Banjo Player of the Year: Rob McCoury
Bass Player of the Year: Vickie Vaughn
Fiddle Player of the Year: Deanie Richardson
Resophonic Guitar Player of the Year: Gaven Largent
Guitar Player of the Year: Cody Kilby
Mandolin Player of the Year: Jesse Brock
Music Video of the Year (Tie)
“Fall in Tennessee” by Authentic Unlimited
“Alberta Bound” by Special Consensus with Ray Legere, John Reischman, Patrick Sauber, Trisha Gagnon, Pharis & Jason Romero, and Claire Lynch
Author: World Music Central News Room
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