The International Bluegrass Music Association announced the nominees for this year’s IBMA Industry Awards and IBMA Momentum Awards, which will be presented during the IBMA World of Bluegrass, September 24-28.
The Momentum Awards will take place on Wednesday, 9/25 at 11:00am ET at the IBMA World of Bluegrass Business Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina.
IBMA Momentum Awards
The Momentum Awards recognize both musicians and bluegrass industry professionals who, in the early stages of their careers, are making significant contributions to or are having a significant influence upon bluegrass music. These contributions can be to bluegrass music in general, or to a specific sector of the industry. The Mentor Award, in contrast to the other Momentum Awards, recognizes a bluegrass professional who has made a significant impact on the lives and careers of newcomers to the bluegrass industry.
Nominees are chosen through a multi-stage process by committees made up of respected musicians and industry leaders in the bluegrass world.
2024 IBMA Momentum Awards Nominees
Band
- DownRiver Collective
- Jackson Hollow
- JigJam
- Jake Leg
- The Price Sisters
Industry Involvement
- Katie Kirchner
- Austin Scelzo
- Joe Dan Cornett
- Josh Ulbrich
- Mary Beth Martin
Instrumentalist
- Anthony Howell
- Wyatt Ellis
- Bailey Warren
- Gibson Davis
- Sam Stage
- Steven Moore
- Dylan McCarthy
Mentor
- Louisa Branscomb
- Scott Napier
- Tony Watt
- Rick Lang
- Ruth McLain Smith
Vocalist
- Ali Vance
- Adam Miller
- Heather Berry Mabe
- Carly Greer
- Caroline Owens
The IBMA World of Bluegrass is a significant event in the bluegrass genre, consisting of four main events:
- IBMA Business Conference: September 24-26.
- IBMA Bluegrass Ramble: A series of showcases in downtown Raleigh and at the Raleigh Convention Center.
- 35th Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards: Scheduled for the evening of September 26.
- IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC: A two-day festival on September 27-28.
IBMA Bluegrass Live! features top bluegrass musicians and supports the IBMA Trust Fund, a charitable organization aiding bluegrass professionals in financial emergencies, while also introducing the genre to new audiences.
Tickets for all IBMA World of Bluegrass events are available at worldofbluegrass.org.
About IBMA: The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting, educating, and empowering bluegrass professionals and enthusiasts. It honors tradition and promotes innovation within the global bluegrass community.
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