International Bluegrass Music Association
The International Bluegrass Music Association, or IBMA, is a trade association to promote bluegrass music.
Company type
Formed in 1985, IBMA established its first headquarters in Owensboro, Kentucky. In 1988 they announced plans to create the International Bluegrass Music Museum as a joint venture with RiverPark Center in Owensboro. In 1987 IBMA established the World of Bluegrass, a combination trade show, concert, and awards presentation. This was originally set in Owensboro, before moving to Louisville, Kentucky in 1997. Nashville, Tennessee hosted this event from 2005 through 2012. Since 2013, the event has been hosted in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 1991 IBMA established the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor at the International Bluegrass Music Museum to recognize lifetime contributions to bluegrass, both by performers and non-performers. In 2003 IBMA relocated its offices to Nashville, Tennessee. Winners are chosen by the 2,500 members of the International Bluegrass Music Association.[1]
Mission Statement[edit]
The 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.
- 2022
Norman Blake
- 2022
Paul "Moon" Mullins
- 2022
Peter Rowan
- 2021
Alison Krauss
- 2021
Lynn Morris
- 2021
The Stoneman Family
- 2020
J.T. Gray
- 2020
The Johnson Mountain Boys
- 2020
New Grass Revival
- 2019
The Kentucky Colonels
- 2019
Bill Emerson
- 2019
Mike Auldridge
- 2018
Vassar Clements
- 2018
Tom T. and Dixie Hall
- 2018
Mike Seeger
- 2018
Allen Shelton
- 2018
Ricky Skaggs
- 2018
Jake Tullock
- 2018
Joe Val
- 2018
Paul Williams
- 2018
Terry Woodward
- 2017
Bobby Hicks
- 2017
Roland White
- 2016
Clarence White
founders - 2016
The Rounder
- 2015
Larry Sparks
- 2015
Bill Keith
The Original - 2014
Seldom Scene
- 2014
Neil Rosenberg
- 2013
Tony Rice
- 2013
Paul Warren
- 2012
Doyle Lawson
- 2012
Ralph Rinzler
- 2011
Del McCoury
- 2011
George Shuffler
- 2010
John Hartford
- 2010
Louise Scruggs
- 2009
The Dillards
- 2009
Lonesome Pine Fiddlers
- 2008
Bill Clifton
- 2008
Charles K. Wolfe
- 2007
Carl Story
- 2007
Howard Staton “Cedric Rainwater” Watts
- 2006
The Lewis Family
- 2006
Syd Nathan
- 2005
Red Allen
- 2005
Benny Martin
- 2004
Curly Seckler
- 2004
Bill Vernon
- 2003
J. D. Crowe
- 2002
David Freeman
- 2002
The Lilly Brothers & Don Stover
- 2001
The Carter Family
- 2000
Arthel "Doc" Watson
- 2000
Lance LeRoy
- 1999
Kenny Baker
- 1998
Chubby Wise
- 1998
Carlton Haney
- 1997
Josh Graves
- 1996
The Country Gentlemen
- 1996
Pete Kuykendall
- 1995
Jimmy Martin
- 1994
The Osborne Brothers
- 1993
Mac Wiseman
- 1993
Jim & Jesse McReynolds
- 1992
Don Reno & Arthur Lee "Red" Smiley
Carter & Ralph - 1992
The Stanley Brothers
- 1991
Bill Monroe
- 1991
Earl Scruggs
- 1991
Lester Flatt
Hall of Fame Inductees
1990:
Hot Rize
1991: & Union Station
Alison Krauss
1992:
Nashville Bluegrass Band
1993:
Nashville Bluegrass Band
1994:
Del McCoury Band
1995: & Union Station
Alison Krauss
1996:
Del McCoury Band
1997:
Del McCoury Band
1998:
Del McCoury Band
1999:
Del McCoury Band
2000:
Del McCoury Band
2001: & the Rage
Rhonda Vincent
2002:
Del McCoury Band
2003:
Del McCoury Band
2004:
Del McCoury Band
2005:
Cherryholmes
2006:
The Grascals
2007:
The Grascals
2008:
Dailey & Vincent
2009:
Dailey & Vincent
2010:
Dailey & Vincent
2012:
The Gibson Brothers
2015:
The Earls of Leicester
2016:
The Earls of Leicester
2017:
The Earls of Leicester
2018:
Balsam Range
2019: & The Radio Ramblers
Joe Mullins
2020:
Sister Sadie
2021:
Billy Strings
IBMA:
http://www.ibma.org
IBMA World of Bluegrass: