Pinecastle Records Artists Move to IBMA’s Second Round Ballot With 82 Advancements

The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) just released their second round ballots for the upcoming awards and convention. Pinecastle Records is excited for the advancement of dozens of artists, songs and albums. We would greatly appreciate your consideration in the following categories below! The awards are set to take place in Raleigh, N.C. as part of their popular World of Bluegrass event held from September 27 – October 1. Learn more here
Entertainer of the Year:
Dale Ann Bradley & MoonRunner
Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass
Steve Thomas & The Time Machine
Tim Raybon Band
Wildfire
Vocal Group of the Year:
Dale Ann Bradley & MoonRunner
Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass
Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road
Steve Thomas & The Time Machine
Tim Raybon Band
Instrumental Group of the Year:
Dale Ann Bradley & MoonRunner
Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass
Nick Chandler & Delivered
Scott Vestal & Bluegrass 2022
Tim Raybon Band
Song of the Year:
“Blink of an Eye” – Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass
“Harlan Darlin’” – Tim Raybon Band
“Living on the Edge” – Dale Ann Bradley
“Ride the Train” – Wildfire
Album of the Year:
Bluegrass Troubadour – Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass
Six Degrees of Separation – Wilson Banjo Co.
Small Town Dreamer – Daryl Mosley
The Lonesome Season – Andrew Crawford
Twenty – Deeper Shade of Blue
Gospel Recording of the Year:
“I Cannot Bring Them Back (But I Can Go To Them) – Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road
“In the End” – Daley Ann Bradley
“Mama’s Bible” – Daryl Mosley
“Roll that Rock” – Bobby & Teddi Cyrus w/ Billy Ray Cyrus
“Walking in the Spirit” – Williamson Branch
Instrumental Recording of the Year:
“EMD” – Bluegrass 2022
“Fancy Gap Runaway” – Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass
“Issaqueena” – Wilson Banjo Co.
“Land of the Giants” – Andrew Crawford
“Vanleer” – Bluegrass 2020
New Artist of the Year:
Andrew Crawford
Danny Burns
Lindley Creek
Nick Chandler & Delivered
Steve Thomas & The Time Machine
Collaborative Recording of the Year:
“EMD” – Bluegrass 2022
“Issaqueena” – Wilson Banjo Co. featuring Michael Cleveland, Alan Bibey, Richard Bennett, Glen Crain, and Ethan Burkhardt
“One by One” – Dale Ann Bradley w/ Danny Paisley
“Roll that Rock” – Bobby & Teddi Cyrus w/ Billy Ray Cyrus
Male Vocalist of the Year:
Danny Paisley
Daryl Mosley
Robert Hale
Steve Thomas
Tim Raybon
Female Vocalist of the Year:
Dale Ann Bradley
Katie Greer (Lindley Creek)
Lorraine Jordan
Noah Wall (The Barefoot Movement)
Teddi Cyrus
Banjo Player of the Year:
Daniel Grindstaff
Ben Greene
Scott Vestal
Tony Wray
Bass Player of the Year:
Byron House
Curt Chapman
Daryl Mosley
Ethan Burkhardt
Scott Burgess
Fiddle Player of the Year:
Matt Hooper
Melody Williamson
Noah Wall
Steve Thomas
Tim Crouch
Resophonic Guitar Player of the Year:
Frank Poindexter
Glen Crain
Matt DeSpain
Matt Leadbetter
Tim Graves
Guitar Player of the Year:
Clay Hess
Jim Hurst
Richard Bennett
Robert Hale
Tony Wray
Mandolin Player of the Year:
Jonah Horton
Lorraine Jordan
Nick Chandler
Ryan Paisley
Steve Thomas