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IBMA WORLD OF BLUEGRASS Sept 28 – Oct 2, 2021 in Raleigh, NC!

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Pat Morris Named Executive Director for the International Bluegrass Music Association
Morris is expected to start May 24, and will be based at the IBMA office in Nashville, Tennessee

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IBMA Foundation Announces Strings for Dreams Bluegrass Raffle
A chance to win the last Z Mandolin ever produced! Raffle ends May 14.

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IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Season Begins!
First-Round Ballots close April 23 at 5pm CT.

2021 AWARDS HANDBOOK

Official Showcase Applications Open April 5 – April 30!
The premier platform for new bluegrass music during IBMA World of Bluegrass!

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Updates for IBMA World of Bluegrass 2021
Ticket Onsale and Upcoming Application Dates

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For Your Consideration List Submissions Open Now
Submission Deadline – April 5

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LEADERSHIP BLUEGRASS ONLINE: Navigating the Digital Jungle
Our FREE weekly professional development series including industry panels and international bluegrass performances!

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IBMA’s Executive Director, Paul Schiminger, to Retire From Organization In May 2021
IBMA’s Board has assembled a search committee to assist in finding a new Executive Director

PRESS RELEASE + JOB DESCRIPTION + LETTER FROM IBMA BOARD CHAIR BEN SURRATT

2020 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards to Air on Circle TV
Monday, January 18 at 8pm ET with a repeat viewing at 12am ET

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Support Each Other, Support Bluegrass!
Join year-end giving campaign of the IBMA, IBMA Trust Fund, and IBMA Foundation

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31st Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Audio for Rebroadcast
Relive the biggest night in bluegrass!

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IBMA VIRTUAL WORLD OF BLUEGRASS RECAP
Over 101,000 attendees and 189,000 viewers!

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PNC Bank Matching 2020 Donations to IBMA, IBMA Trust Fund
Presenting sponsor of virtual music festival IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC will match donations for a total up to $50,000. Donations may be made HERE.

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Feature Presentations, Full Schedule Announced for IBMA Virtual Business Conference
Presentations from JD Crowe, Mumford & Sons’ Winston Marshall, Jerry Douglas, Kristin Scott Benson, Doyle Lawson, and Ronnie McCoury will kick off daily conference activities Sept 29-Oct 1

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Hosts, Details Announced for IBMA’s 2020 Momentum, Industry Awards
September 29 at 2pm CT – IBMA Momentum Awards hosted by Stephen Mougin
September 30 at 2pm CT – IBMA Industry Awards hosted by Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn

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Artists Announced for IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC
The Travelin’ McCourys with special guest Del McCoury; Steep Canyon Rangers; Jerry Douglas; Sierra Hull & Molly Tuttle; and more performing Oct. 2-3

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2020 IBMA Business Conference Details Announced
GRAMMY-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Sarah Jarosz to deliver Keynote Address Monday, September 28 at 10am CT

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Hosts and Performers Announced for the 31st Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards
Sierra Hull, Joe Newberry, Tim O’Brien and Rhonda Vincent share hosting and presenting duties for this year’s virtual event on October 1 at 8:00 pm ET

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IBMA World of Bluegrass Registration Opens Soon
Attendees – August 25 / Exhibitors – August 18

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Nominations for 2020 IBMA Industry Awards & Momentum Awards Announced
Celebrating industry professionals and bluegrass trailblazers!

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Nominations for 31st Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Announced
This year’s Bluegrass Hall of Fame Inductees: J.T. Gray, Johnson Mountain Boys, New Grass Revival

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IBMA World of Bluegrass to be a VIRTUAL EVENT in 2020
The planned conference, showcases, awards and festival performances will be presented as an online experience Sept 28 – Oct 3, with the possibility of extending event content beyond those dates.

New Members Elected to IBMA Board of Directors
New officers also elected for the next twelve months.

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Pat Morris Named Executive Director for the International Bluegrass Music Association
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2020 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards to Air on Circle TV January 18
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2020

IBMA’s Executive Director, Paul Schiminger, to Retire From Organization In May 2021
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IBMA Virtual World of Bluegrass Recap
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IBMA Receives Grant From South Arts Resilience Fund
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2020 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Recipients Announced
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2020 IBMA Industry Awards & Distinguished Achievement Awards Recipients Announced
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2020 IBMA Momentum Awards Recipients Announced
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PNC Bank Matching 2020 Donations to IBMA, IBMA Trust Fund
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Feature Presentations & Full Schedule Announced for IBMA Virtual Business Conference
PRESS RELEASE

Hosts, Details Announced for IBMA’s 2020 Momentum, Industry Awards
PRESS RELEASE

Artists Announced for IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC
PRESS RELEASE

Sarah Jarosz to Give IBMA Virtual World of Bluegrass Keynote Address
PRESS RELEASE

Hosts and Performers Announced for the 31st Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards
PRESS RELEASE

IBMA World of Bluegrass Registration Opens August 25
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Nominations for 2020 IBMA Industry Awards & Momentum Awards Announced
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Nominations for 31st Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Announced
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IBMA World of Bluegrass to be a VIRTUAL EVENT in 2020
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New Members Elected to IBMA Board of Directors
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First Round of Official Showcase Artists Announced for IBMA Bluegrass Ramble
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IBMA World of Bluegrass Ticket Sales Delayed Until Early Summer
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IBMA Announces Leadership Bluegrass 2020 Graduates
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Major Change for IBMA World of Bluegrass – Weekend Festival has New Name: IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC
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2019

IBMA Announces Leadership Bluegrass Class of 2020
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New Free Model A Success For IBMA’s Wide Open Bluegrass Festival
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IBMA Announces Winners of 30th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards
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IBMA Announces 2019 Momentum Award Recipients
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Performers and Schedules Announced for PNC Presents: Wide Open Bluegrass
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Full Schedule/Artist Lineup Announced for the 2019 Bluegrass Ramble
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Performers, Presenters Announced for 30th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards
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New Guests Performances at Red Hat Announced for 2019
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IBMA Announces 2019 Keynote Speaker
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IBMA Announces 2019 Industry Awards and Momentum Awards Nominees
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IBMA Announces Lineup Additions for Wide Open Bluegrass
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IBMA Announces Music Award Nominees, Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients, Hall of Fame Inductees and More
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IBMA Announce Co-hosts for 30th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards
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More Performers Announced For The Main Stage at PNC Presents Wide Open Bluegrass
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2019 Songwriter Showcase Artists Announced
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IBMA Selects 2019 Blue Ridge Banjo Camp Scholarship Recipient
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IBMA Selects Official Showcase Artists for 2019 Bluegrass Ramble
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The IBMA Board Announces Changes to 2019 Awards
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Major Change For IBMA’s World of Bluegrass 2019 – More Free Seating
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IBMA Announces Graduation of Leadership Bluegrass Class of 2019
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October 2, 2021

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