Nominations are in for the 2015 Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America Awards and Pinecastle artists are well represented. The Farm Hands with their upcoming Pinecastle debut Better than I Deserve are nominated in 13 categories. Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road released their self-titled Pinecastle debut in 2014 and are nominated in 12 categories. Tom Langdon of The Gentlemen of Bluegrass is up for Dobro Performer of the Year. Phil Leadbetter, fresh off the release of his critically acclaimed solo album “The Next Move,” is also nominated for Dobro Performer of the year. Additionally, Dale Ann Bradley, who is currently recording her next album for release on Pinecastle is nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year/Traditional.
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The Farm Hands: Bluegrass Sonwriter of the Year – Daryl Mosley Bluegrass Album of the Year – “Better than I Deserve” Dobro Performer of the Year – Tim Graves Guitar Performer of the Year – Keith Tew Banjo Performer of the Year – Bennie Boling Male Vocalist of the Year/Traditional – Daryl Mosley/Tim Graves Gospel Group of the Year/Traditional – The Farm Hands Bluegrass Band of the Year Overall – The Farm Hands Bluegrass Band of the Year Vocally – The Farm Hands Bluegrass Band of the Year Instrumentally – The Farm Hands Bluegrass Band of the Year Entertaining – The Farm Hands Bluegrass Entertainer of the Year – Daryl Mosley Bluegrass Song of the Year – “From Your Knees” |
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Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road: Bluegrass Promoter of the Year – Lorraine Jordan Bluegrass Album of the Year – “Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road” Mandolin Performer of the Year – Lorraine Jordan Banjo Performer of the Year – Ben Greene Fiddle Performer of the Year – Josh Goforth Female Vocalist of the Year/Traditional – Lorraine Jordan Bluegrass Band of the Year Overall Bluegrass Band of the Year Vocally Bluegrass Band of the Year Instrumentally Bluegrass Band of the Year Entertaining Bluegrass Entertainer of the Year – Lorraine Jordan Bluegrass Song of the Year – “That’s Kentucky” |
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The Gentlemen of Bluegrass: Dobro Performer of the Year – Tom Langdon |
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Phil Leadbetter: Dobro Performer of the Year |
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Dale Ann Bradley: Female Vocalist of the Year/Traditional – Dale Ann Bradley |
