International Bluegrass Music Association

International Bluegrass Music Association
Industry Bluegrass music
Website www.ibma.org

The International Bluegrass Music Association, or IBMA, is a trade association to promote bluegrass music.

Formed in 1985, IBMA established its first headquarters in Owensboro, Kentucky. In 1988 they announced plans to create the International Bluegrass Music Museum as a joint venture with RiverPark Center in Owensboro. In 1990 IBMA established the World of Bluegrass, a combination trade show, concert, and awards presentation. This was originally set in Owensboro, before moving to Louisville, Kentucky in 1997. Nashville, Tennessee hosted this event from 2005 through 2012. 2013 will be the first year of three years that the event will be hosted in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 1991 IBMA established the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor at the International Bluegrass Music Museum to recognize lifetime contributions to bluegrass, both by performers and non-performers. In 2003 IBMA relocated its offices to Nashville, Tennessee. Winners are chosen by the 2,500 members of the International Bluegrass Music Association.[1]

Entertainer of the year

See also

References

  1. ↑ Edwards, Joe, "Tyminski top Bluegrass male vocalist for 4th time," AP, October 1, 2009, accessed October 10, 2009
  2. ↑ "The Gibson Brothers - for the Second Year in a Row - Named Entertainer of the Year at 2013 IBMA Music Awards." International Bluegrass Music Association. Retrieved on 29 September 2013.
  3. ↑ "." International Bluegrass Music Association. Retrieved on 2 October 2014.

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