Nashville, Tenn. – The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) just announced its second-round ballots for the 36th Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards, and we’re excited to share that Pinecastle Records and Bonfire Music Group artists have collectively earned 81 advancements across a wide range of categories. This year’s IBMA World of Bluegrass will take place September 16-20 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with the awards being presented on Thursday, September 18 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium.
This recognition reflects an incredible year of standout releases, collaborations and performances from our talented roster. From Entertainer and Vocal Group of the Year to multiple instrumental, Gospel and song categories, our artists have been acknowledged for their hard work and creative impact on today’s Bluegrass landscape.
We’re grateful to our peers and industry members for the continued support and look forward to celebrating together in September! We would also appreciate your consideration in the following categories below.
Entertainer of the Year:
Dale Ann Bradley
Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass
Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road
Williamson Branch
Vocal Group of the Year:
Dale Ann Bradley
Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass
Red Camel Collective
The Burnett Sisters
Wilson Banjo Co.
Instrumental Group of the Year:
Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass
Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road
Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road
Nick Chandler & Delivered
Red Camel Collective
Song of the Year:
Dale Ann Bradley – “Jackson, TN” (McCoy/Barnhill)
Daniel Grindstaff Featuring Trey Hensley – “Looking at the World Through a Windshield” (Chesnut/Hoyer)
Danny Paisley – “Till Lonesome Comes Around” (Stewart/Brinkman)
Red Camel Collective – “Roll On Mississippi” (Fleming/Morgan)
Wilson Banjo Co. – “If You Don’t Climb the Mountain” (Hovis/Lang)
Album of the Year:
Heroes and Friends – Daniel Grindstaff
Long Days & Short Stories – Daryl Mosley
Red Camel Collective – Red Camel Collective
Yellow Line – Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road
Gospel Recording of the Year:
Daniel Grindstaff Featuring Jeff Tolbert – “Child of the King” (Walker)
Red Camel Collective – “Sincerity” (Mabe)
Route 3 – “Just Believe” (Jordan/Potter)
The King James Boys – “I Can Hear the Savior” (Fox)
The King James Boys – “Ready & Waiting” (Rogers/Johnson)
Instrumental Recording of the Year:
Daniel Grindstaff – “When You’re Smiling” (Goodwin/Shay/Fisher)
Daniel Grindstaff Featuring Andy Leftwich – “Finnland” (Grindstaff)
Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road – “Somerville” (McCormac)
New Artist of the Year:
Daniel Grindstaff & The Uptown Troubadours
Danny Burns
Red Camel Collective
The Burnett Sisters
Collaborative Recording of the Year:
Andrew Crawford Featuring Michael Cleveland – “The Guitar” (Clark)
Ashleigh Graham Featuring Russell Moore – “Who We Were Back Then” (Lang/Posey/White)
Daniel Grindstaff Featuring Trey Hensley – “Looking at the World Through a Windshield” (Chesnut/Hoyer)
Daryl Mosley with New Tradition – “Still the Solid Rock” (Mosley)
Red Camel Collective Featuring Sharon White, Suzanne Cox, & Michael Cleveland – “Last Time I Saw Him” (Masser/Sawyer)
Male Vocalist of the Year:
Andrew Crawford
Chris Davis
Danny Paisley
Shawn Lane
Troy Engle
Female Vocalist of the Year:
Anneli Burnett
Dale Ann Bradley
Heather Berry Mabe
Melody Williamson
Banjo Player of the Year:
Ben Parker
Daniel Grindstaff
Steve Wilson
Tony Mabe
Tony Wray
Bass Player of the Year:
Cole Spencer
Curt Love
Daryl Mosley
Edgar Loudermilk
Gary Trivette
Fiddle Player of the Year:
Anissa Burnett
Melody Williamson
Shawn Lane
Steve Thomas
Resophonic Guitar Player of the Year:
Adam Bachman
Matt Leadbetter
Tim Graves
Guitar Player of the Year:
Andrew Crawford
Jim Hurst
Richard Bennett
Tony Wray
Troy Engle
Mandolin Player of the Year:
Chris Davis
Johnathan Dillon
Liam Purcell
Nick Chandler
Shawn Lane
Music Video of the Year:
Daryl Mosley – “When the Good Old Days Were New”
Red Camel Collective – “Roll On Mississippi”
The Burnett Sisters Band – “Sorrow Grief and Pain”
Wilson Banjo Co. – “If You Don’t Climb the Mountain”
Wilson Banjo Co. – “The Gavel”
