Nashville, Tenn., — Award-winning artist, band leader, songwriter and mandolin monster Sam Bush will host the 22nd annual International Bluegrass Music Awards on Thursday, September 29, at 7:30 p.m. at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium.

“It is my pleasure to return as the host for the 2011 IBMA Awards,” Bush says. “As a bluegrass fan and fellow Kentuckian, it’s especially important to me in the 100th year anniversary of Bill Monroe’s birth. I look forward to spending the evening with the nominees and the winners, as this is their special night.”…

Tommy Shaw, guitarist of legendary rock band Styx, released his debut Bluegrass album, “The Great Divide” yesterday, March 22nd, 2011, through Pazzo Music/Fontana Distribution. The album features an impressive roster of guest musicians, including: Alison Krauss, Dwight Yoakam, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Rob Ickes, Stuart Duncan, Byron House, Gary Burr and many more.

With this album, Tommy Shaw, a Montgomery, Alabama native, establishes himself as an authentic addition to the Bluegrass community….

Austin, TX – An outstanding lineup of award-winning roots-music, bluegrass and Americana artists has been announced for the acclaimed Old Settler’s Music Festival, set for Thursday, April 14, through Sunday, April 17, 2011, at the Salt Lick BBQ Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch on FM 1826, in the Texas Hill Country just south of Austin, Texas, and the schedule is available at www.oldsettlersmusicfest.org.

Nashville, Tenn. – The bluegrass world is set to gather on September 30 for the 2010 International Bluegrass Music Awards, recognizing the year’s most outstanding accomplishments in 17 categories and honoring two pioneers for their groundbreaking influence. The star-studded evening will feature a stellar cast of performers and exciting collaborations to delight audiences and celebrate bluegrass worldwide.

Fans can look forward to a dozen performances including reigning Entertainers of the Year Dailey & Vincent; the father of newgrass Sam Bush; bluegrass songbird Claire Lynch; powerhouse vocalist Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out; the legendary Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver; and nine-time Entertainers of the Year, The Del McCoury Band.

That alone could satisfy the appetite of even the hungriest of fans…

Mandolinist and band leader Sam Bush will deliver the keynote address at the International Bluegrass Music Association Business Conference on Monday, Sept. 27.

The 100th birthday of Bill Monroe, widely recognized as the father of bluegrass music, is just around the corner on Sept. 13, 2011….