IBMA 2020
Hello Friends! Our big week is finally here and we are looking forward to celebrating IBMA World of Bluegrass with you...virtually. This year has been filled with roadblocks, obstacles and things unforeseen that we could've never imagined but we WILL persevere with each other's help and support! ARA would like to extend our gratitude to the IBMA staff for making sure that this event could still happen - THANK YOU!
Please make sure to check out the ARA artists that are participating in a number of events this week! Also, we have created a virtual office that you can visit for information about our artists and the services that we can provide. We are available to assist you at any time!
Andrea, Jessie and Tammy
VWOB Schedule for ARA Artists:
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 2:00 PM - IBMA Momentum Awards - Mentor of the Year nominee - Alan Bibey
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 8:17 PM - Bluegrass Ramble Showcase - Daryl Mosley
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:00 AM - Artist-to-Artist with Kristin Scott Benson and Doyle Lawson
Thursday, October 1, 2020 2:00 PM - Songwriter Showcase - Jaelee Roberts performing "One's Real Life"
Thursday, October 1, 2020 7:00 PM - 31st Annual IBMA Awards
Friday, October 2, 2020 2:32 PM - Mandolin Workshop with Alan Bibey
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SONG OF THE YEAR
Haggard - The Grascals
Written by: Harley Allen
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GOSPEL RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Gonna Rise and Shine - Alan Bibey & Grasstowne
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BANJO PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Kristin Scott Benson
MANDOLIN PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Alan Bibey
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We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 2020 Bluegrass Hall of Fame Inductees: New Grass Revival, The Johnson Mountain Boys and J.T. Gray (Owner of Nashville's World Famous Station Inn). We also congratulate the Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients: bluegrass festival promoters Norman & Judy Adams, Musicians Against Childhood Cancer (MACC) founders Darrel & Phyllis Adkins, fiddle virtuoso/educator Darol Anger, San Diego's KSON "Bluegrass Special" host Wayne Rice and bluegrass innovator Jack Tottle.
If you haven't registered to participate in the business conference or for the free music pass visit WorldofBluegrass.org or directly to the ticket site here. Still have question about the format? Click here to read more!
Please consider donating to help bluegrass musicians and others who work in our industry that are struggling during the pandemic by contributing to the IBMA Trust Fund for COVID-19 Relief. Also, PNC Bank is currently matching donations up to $50,000, read the press release here.
Venmo: @Intlbluegrass | paypal.me/IBMATrustFund | www.ibma.org
ARA Artists on the 2nd IBMA Voting Ballot!
| For Your 2020 IBMA Voting Consideration |
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ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
The Grascals
Alan Bibey & Grasstowne
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
The Grascals
Alan Bibey & Grasstowne
INSTRUMENTAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
The Grascals
Alan Bibey & Grasstowne
SONG OF THE YEAR
Haggard - The Grascals
Written by: Harley Allen
[ Listen Now ] [ Watch Video ]
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Straighten the Curves - The Grascals
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Gonna Rise & Shine - Alan Bibey & Grasstowne
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GOSPEL RECORDING OF THE YEAR
What Does God Look Like? - The Grascals
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New Life - Alan Bibey & Grasstowne
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Gonna Rise and Shine - Alan Bibey & Grasstowne
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INSTRUMENTAL RECORDING OF THE YEAR
AndiWayne - The Grascals
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NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
The Caleb Daugherty Band
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COLLABORATIVE RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Going Through the Motions
The Caleb Daughtery Band with Rhonda Vincent
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MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
John Bryan
Daryl Mosley
BANJO PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Kristin Scott Benson
Justin Jenkins
BASS PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Terry Smith
Zak McLamb
Daryl Mosley
FIDDLE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Adam Haynes
GUITAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Tony Watt
Richard Bennett
MANDOLIN PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Danny Roberts
Alan Bibey
September 2018 - It's World of Bluegrass Time!
31st straight IBMA for our fearless leader! We are looking forward to being mostly awake this week.
September 2017 - It is World of Bluegrass Time!
July 27, 2017
We are so proud of all the artists that we represent and we would like to extend our congratulations to the ARA artists that are 2017 IBMA Award Nominees!
- Entertainer of the Year
- Vocal Group of the Year
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Vocal Group of the Year
- Gospel Recorded Performance of the Year - “Hallelujah,” Blue Highway (artist/producer), Public Domain arranged by Blue Highway (writer), "Original Traditional" (album), Rounder Records (label)
Click here to listen to "Hallelujah"
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Instrumental Recorded Performance of the Year - “Great Waterton,” Kristin Scott Benson (artist/writer/producer), "Stringworks" (album), Mountain Home Records (label)
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Banjo Player of the Year - Kristin Scott Benson
Click here to listen to "Great Waterton"
January 11, 2017
ARA is proud to represent wonderful artists and the music they have created during the IBMA voting eligibility period of April 1, 2016 and March 31, 2017.
FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION...
Entertainer of the Year
Vocal Group of the Year
Instrumental Group of the Year
Song of the Year – "I Know Better"
Male Vocalist of the Year – John Bryan
Male Vocalist of the Year – Terry Eldredge
Mandolin – Danny Roberts
Fiddle – Adam Haynes
Bass – Terry Smith
Banjo – Kristin Scott Benson
Album of the Year – Stringworks, Kristin Scott Benson, Mountain Home
Instrumental Recorded Performance of the Year – "Great Waterton"
Recorded Event of the Year – "Fall Comes to New England" featuring Claire Lynch
Gospel Recorded Performance of the Year – "You Gotta Climb Over the Cross"
Entertainer of the Year
Vocal Group of the Year
Instrumental Group of the Year
Male Vocalist of the Year – Buddy Robertson
Female Vocalist of the Year – Charli Robertson
Female Vocalist of the Year – Kelsi Robertson Harrigill
Guitar – Buddy Robertson
Banjo – Paul Harrigill
Dobro – Michael Stockton
Bass – Dominic Illingworth
Mandolin – Kelsi Robertson Harrigill
Fiddle – Charli Robertson
Entertainer of the YearVocal Group of the Year
Instrumental Group of the Year
Album of the Year – Aim High, Steve Gulley & New Pinnacle, Rural Rhythm Records
Song of the Year – "Aim High"
Gospel Recorded Event of the Year – "Closer to the Shore"
Instrumental Recorded Performance of the Year – "Mountain Swing"
Male Vocalist of the Year – Steve Gulley
Guitar – Steve Gulley
Banjo – Matthew Cruby
Mandolin – Gary Robinson, Jr.
Bass – Bryan Turner
Emerging Artist of the YearEntertainer of the Year
Vocal Group of the Year
Instrumental Group of the Year
Album of the Year – Playing Hard to Forget, ClayBank, Rural Rhythm Records
Song of the Year – "Playing Hard to Forget"
Song of the Year – "Up on Claybank"
Instrumental Recorded Performance of the Year – "Foot Of The Phoenix"
Gospel Recorded Event of the Year – "I Believe"
Male Vocalist of the Year – Zack Arnold
Male Vocalist of the Year – Jacob Greer
Male Vocalist of the Year – Gary Trivette
Guitar – Jacob Greer
Banjo – Tyler Thompson
Bass – Gary Trivette
Mandolin – Zack Arnold
Please also keep in mind Kenny and Amanda Smith Band and Ronnie Reno & The Reno Tradition while voting. Thank you for your support of ARA artists all through the year and remembering them during your voting.
September 2016 - It is World of Bluegrass Time!
