PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED for 2025 IBMA BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS presented by GET IT PLAYED
Performances from co-hosts Steve Martin and Alison Brown, as well as from Entertainer of the Year nominees The Del McCoury Band, East Nash Grass, and Appalachian Road Show, will be part of the September 18 Awards Show in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster HERE
Livestream available at Volume.com HERE
NASHVILLE, TN (September 10, 2025) – Performers were announced for the 2025 IBMA BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS presented by GET IT PLAYED. The Awards show, co-hosted by celebrated actor/comedian/banjoist Steve Martin and trailblazing banjoist, industry powerhouse Alison Brown will take place September 18 at 7:30pm ET in Chattanooga, Tennessee at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium.
Fans can attend the IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards in person; tickets are available to purchase through Ticketmaster HERE. Volume.com will also carry the livestream: https://volume.com/t/H61kYJ/.
“Everyone is excited to be hosting the IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards in Chattanooga!” said Jill Snider, Executive Producer of the Awards show. “Our host announcement of Steve Martin and Alison Brown has generated a lot of buzz for the show, and they will be featured in two performances along with their hosting duties. Three of our Entertainer of the Year nominees will perform: The Del McCoury Band, East Nash Grass, and Appalachian Road Show.”
Scheduled to perform, in addition to Steve Martin & Alison Brown, The Del McCoury Band, East Nash Grass, and Appalachian Road Show, are Jason Carter & Michael Cleveland, Della Mae with special guests, Wyatt Ellis, Rainy Miatke, Kristin Scott Benson, Gena Britt and many more.
Said Snider: “This show always has unique collaborations and special performances. One highlight will be the Della Mae performance which is part of the 100-year tribute to Hazel Dickens that has had a limited run across venues and festivals this year. There will be some surprises for our attendees, and collaborations that fans will not be able to see on any other stage.”
Additionally, new Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame inductees Hot Rize and The Bluegrass Cardinals will perform, along with a performance by Dom Flemons to honor inductee Arnold Shultz. “It’s especially exciting for newer fans or younger generations to have the opportunity to see Hot Rize or The Bluegrass Cardinals perform,” said Snider. “These reunions are a rare treat and a chance to say, ‘I was there when…’!”
Presenters include Sierra Hull, Jim Lauderdale, Doyle Lawson, Sister Sadie’s Deanie Richardson and Dani Flowers, and Special Consensus’ Greg Cahill; additional presenters will assist with onstage duties that evening.
The 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards is part of IBMA World of Bluegrass®, in partnership with Chattanooga Tourism Co. and Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, which runs September 16-20, 2025. The week, the most important in bluegrass music, encompasses four events: the IBMA Business Conference, Sept. 16-18 at the Chattanooga Convention Center; the IBMA Bluegrass Ramble, an innovative series of showcases taking place Sept. 16-18 in local Chattanooga venues; the 36th Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards, presented by Get It Played, scheduled for Thursday evening, September 18 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium; and IBMA Bluegrass Live!®, Sept. 19-20, a two-day festival of live performances and fan experiences.
Tickets are on sale for all IBMA World of Bluegrass® events; visit worldofbluegrass.org for details.
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About the IBMA:
The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) is the non-profit music association that connects, educates, and empowers bluegrass professionals and enthusiasts, honoring tradition and encouraging innovation in the bluegrass community worldwide. The organization hosts IBMA World of Bluegrass®, an annual event featuring a business conference, showcases, awards show, and street festival highlighting the best in bluegrass talent. The event supports the IBMA and the IBMA Trust Fund. Other special IBMA initiatives include the IBMA International Band Performance Grant, Leadership Bluegrass, and Kids on Bluegrass. Learn more at ibma.org and worldofbluegrass.org.
About Tennessee Department of Tourist Development:
The TDTD’s goal is to be the global music destination of choice; a diverse American experience offering family fun, outdoor adventure, live entertainment, sporting events, festivals and a showcase of craftsmanship at the crossroads of rich history, local cuisine and renowned scenic beauty. Their mission is to increase the state’s economic viability and support the growth of tourism in all 95 counties by inspiring travel, developing programs and enhancing industry partnerships which drive job creation, tax revenue and new investments, thereby enriching the quality of life for every Tennessean. Learn more at https://www.tn.gov/tourism.html.
About Chattanooga Tourism Co.:
Chattanooga Tourism Co. is the official destination marketing organization for Hamilton County, dedicated to sustainably increasing visitation and connecting guests with authentic Chattanooga experiences. The organization aims to strengthen the local economy and enrich the community by establishing Chattanooga as a premier destination for meetings, conventions, sporting events, and leisure travel. Hamilton County welcomes more than 11.1 million visitors annually, who generate $1.8 billion in economic impact. This visitor spending contributes $186 million in local and state tax revenue, saving each resident household $1,232 in taxes and supporting more than 30,000 jobs. https://www.visitchattanooga.com/
About Get It Played:
Get it Played is a service-based membership for musicians, producers, record labels and industry personnel. Their media and radio distribution packages serve as an essential way for artists and labels to get the attention of major mainstream media; reaching genre-specific and mass communication outlets provide key opportunities for both seasoned artists and up-and coming future stars to get their music seen by thousands of different publications & stations. Learn more at https://getitplayed.com.
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