In case you missed any of our stories covering the 2008 IBMA Awards Nominees, we’ve compiled a list of them once again with links to each article. Make sure and vote for your Bluegrass favorites by Monday Sept. 29 and on Tuesday Sept. 30, we’ll publish the results of the poll online and see how [...]

Nashville, Tenn. — For bluegrass musicians and songwriters, industry executives, fans and enthusiasts, there’s no better place to be next week than Nashville. The annual International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA) World of Bluegrass events, including the IBMA Business Conference, the 19th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards Show at the Ryman Auditorium, and Bluegrass Fan [...]

Dailey & Vincent, pictured at the 2008 June Bean Blossom Festival, will be making several appearances during IBMA’s World of Bluegrass. Photo by Dan Tackett.
Update: Dailey & Vincent’s appearance on WSIX’s “Country Spirit” radio show has been postponed. We’ll let you know if and when it will be re-scheduled. — BluegrassJournal.com
Nashville, Tenn. — Dailey & [...]

Valerie Smith and Liberty Pike - “Dare to Be Different” Showcase, Sunday, Sept. 28th
Nashville, Tenn. — Valerie Smith and Liberty Pike are set to host the 2nd Annual “Dare to Be Different” Showcase, Sunday, Sept. 28th from 1 p.m. - 10 p.m. at the brand new Bell Buckle Banquet Hall and Theater in [...]

Lansing MI — Elderly Instruments, a well respected instrument dealer specializing in acoustic and vintage instruments, will have a larger booth setup with expanded inventory on hand during the IBMA World of Bluegrass business conference and Fan Fest.
Among the instruments Elderly will have on hand for sale are at least one 1924 Loar F-5 mandolin, [...]