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

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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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IBMA Board of Directors Application Deadline – January 15
Positions up for nomination include Broadcast Media (1); Artists & Composers & Publishers (1); and Print, Media & Education (1)

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IBMA’s Executive Director, Paul Schiminger, to Retire From Organization In May 2021
Board of Directors to assemble a search committee, as well as engage an executive search firm, to assist in finding a new Executive Director.

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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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2020

2020 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards to Air on Circle TV January 18
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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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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
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Hosts, Details Announced for IBMA’s 2020 Momentum, Industry Awards
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Artists Announced for IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC
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Sarah Jarosz to Give IBMA Virtual World of Bluegrass Keynote Address
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Hosts and Performers Announced for the 31st Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards
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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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