35th Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards

The biggest night on the bluegrass calendar, featuring once-in-a-lifetime moments and outstanding performances by the best in bluegrass.

Sept. 26, 2024

2023 Winners

Congratulations to Billy Strings for being named “Entertainer of the Year” for the third consecutive year, as well as the rest of this past year’s award winners!

Recipient History

2023 Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame Inductees

Sam Bush

Wilma Lee Cooper

David Grisman

Founded by the IBMA in 1991, the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame (initially named “Hall of Honor”) is the bluegrass music industry’s tribute to the pioneers of the music and the people who have made it great.

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About the Awards

IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards

Recognizing outstanding achievement and pioneering efforts in bluegrass music.

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Distinguished Achievement Awards

Honoring forerunners and ambassadors for bluegrass music.

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Industry Awards

Recognizing outstanding work in non-performing industry categories.

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Momentum Awards

Recognizing artists and business people who are in the early years of their careers.

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