Momentum Awards
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October 21, 2026
Chattanooga Convention Center
Be part of the Momentum Awards luncheon at the IBMA Business Conference and celebrate the next generation of bluegrass trailblazers! Connect with fellow attendees, enjoy a lively atmosphere, and honor this year’s standout talent across five award categories:
- Mentor of the Year
- Industry Involvement
- Vocalist of the Year
- Instrumentalist of the Year
- Band of the Year
2026 IBMA Momentum Awards Nominees
Band of the Year
- The Creekers
- Shadowgrass
- Remedy Tree
- The Cody Sisters
- Under the Rocks
Industry Involvement
- Sarah Larsen
- Melanie Wilson
- Payton Burdette
- Helen Ludé
- Rebekah Speer
Instrumentalist of the Year
- Steven Moore
- Lilly Anne Sverlinga
- G Rockwell
- Luciya Sullivan
- Jean-Baptiste (JB) Cardineau
- Noah Goebel
- Nathan Beaumont
Mentor of the Year
- Louisa Branscomb
- Becky Buller
- Pammy Davis Lassiter
- Deanie Richardson
- Jim Pankey
Vocalist of the Year
- Adam Miller
- Lydia Hamby
- Morgan Brake
- Akulina Shamanov
- Ellie Hakanson
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