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IBMA Awards 2021: See the Full List of WinnersThe International Bluegrass Music Awards were handed out Thursday night at the IBMA's first in-person awards ceremony since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Grammy Award-winning ensemble The Infamous Stringdusters hosted the 32nd annual edition of bluegrass's biggest night from the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh, North…
See Photos: Brandi Carlile, Charley Crockett Win at Americana Honors ShowThe Americana Music Association celebrated distinguished members of its community at the 20th Annual Americana Honors & Awards at the historic Ryman Auditorium on September 22. Notable wins included Brandi Carlile as Artist of the Year and Sturgill Simpson's Cuttin' Grass – Vol. 1 (Butcher Shoppe Sessions), named Album of…
These Members of the Roots Community Embraced Innovation Amid a PandemicThe roots music community, like the rest of the world, faced an uncertain future as the pandemic essentially wrecked everybody's plans in 2020. However, a number of musicians and industry leaders figured out a way to navigate the uncharted waters with grace and bravery. The Bluegrass Situation invited five members…
IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Reveal Nominees, Hall of Fame InducteesNominees for the 32nd Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards presented by Yamaha were announced today, with Balsam Range, Billy Strings, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Del McCoury Band, and The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys landing in the top category of Entertainer of the Year. Alison Krauss, Lynn Morris, and the Stoneman Family…
NewsFeb 22, 2021
BGS is proud to announce our partnership with Yamaha Guitars for Folk Alliance International's 2021 virtual conference, Folk Unlocked. Join us on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 5:30pm CST for the Yamaha + BGS Spotlight Showcase, hosted by friend of BGS and acoustic blues and Americana veteran Keb' Mo'. Yamaha Guitars tapped BGS to collaborate on…
NewsFeb 16, 2021
BGS and the Philadelphia Folksong Society, who are presenters of the oldest continuously run music festival in North America, are proud to join together to virtually present Cabin Fever Fest on February 20 & 21. This fully digital, interactive musical experience will include multiple streaming stages, performances by international stars and local favorites, music workshops and…
NewsJan 29, 2021
BGS has partnered with the Philadelphia Folksong Society, presenters of the oldest continuously run music festival in North America – the Philadelphia Folk Festival – on a special, winter digital music event, Cabin Fever Fest, to place February 20 & 21, 2021! Pandemic or not, this winter, everyone will have a cozy front row seat as PFS…
NewsDec 27, 2020
Tony Rice, revolutionary guitar player and Bluegrass Hall-of-Famer, died Friday, December 25 at the age of 69. His passing was confirmed and memorialized by friend, collaborator, and fellow Hall-of-Famer Ricky Skaggs, per the request of Tony's family. He was a true icon and will be remembered and revered by everyone in the community. Read Ricky's…
NewsDec 15, 2020
The Highwomen picked up three trophies for the Americana Music Association’s 19th Annual Americana Honors & Awards, which were revealed online today. The collective of Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris, and Amanda Shires, joined fellow winners Black Pumas, Brittany Haas, and the late John Prine. The Highwomen received the following awards: Album of the…
