The 2024 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Bluegrass Music Awards recognized the Del McCoury Band as Entertainer of the Year, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway’s City of Gold as Album of the Year, and “Fall in Tennessee” as Song of the Year. The 35th annual ceremony was held September 26, 2024, in Raleigh, North Carolina. This list covers the IBMA awards, not other bluegrass award programs.
Who won the 2024 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards?
IBMA’s official announcement lists 18 award categories. Music Video of the Year was a tie, so it has two winning works below.
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| Category | Winner | Credits and details |
|---|---|---|
| Entertainer of the Year | Del McCoury Band | Performing act |
| Vocal Group of the Year | Authentic Unlimited | Performing group |
| Instrumental Group of the Year | The Travelin’ McCourys | Performing group |
| Song of the Year | “Fall in Tennessee” | Recorded and produced by Authentic Unlimited; written by John Meador and Bob Minner; Billy Blue Records |
| Album of the Year | City of Gold | Recorded by Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway; produced by Jerry Douglas and Molly Tuttle; Nonesuch Records |
| Gospel Recording of the Year | “God Already Has” | Recorded and produced by Dale Ann Bradley; written by Mark “Brink” Brinkman and David Stewart; Pinecastle Records |
| Instrumental Recording of the Year | “Knee Deep in Bluegrass” | Recorded and produced by Ashby Frank; written by Terry Baucom; Mountain Home Music Company |
| New Artist of the Year | East Nash Grass | Performing group |
| Collaborative Recording of the Year | “Brown’s Ferry Blues” | Recorded by Tony Trischka with Billy Strings; written by Alton and Rabon Delmore; produced by Béla Fleck; Down the Road Records |
| Male Vocalist of the Year | Danny Paisley | |
| Female Vocalist of the Year | Jaelee Roberts | |
| Banjo Player of the Year | Rob McCoury | |
| Bass Player of the Year | Vickie Vaughn | |
| Fiddle Player of the Year | Deanie Richardson | |
| Resophonic Guitar Player of the Year | Gaven Largent | |
| Guitar Player of the Year | Cody Kilby | |
| Mandolin Player of the Year | Jesse Brock | |
| Music Video of the Year | “Fall in Tennessee” | Authentic Unlimited; tied winner |
| Music Video of the Year | “Alberta Bound” | Special Consensus with Ray Legere, John Reischman, Patrick Sauber, Trisha Gagnon, Pharis & Jason Romero, and Claire Lynch; tied winner |
Winner names and recording credits follow IBMA’s announcement of the 2024 recipients. Nonesuch Records also confirmed the Album of the Year result in its September 27, 2024 announcement.
When and where was the ceremony?
The 35th Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards took place September 26, 2024, at Raleigh’s Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts. John Cowan and Missy Raines hosted the ceremony.
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How are IBMA award winners selected?
IBMA says the awards are decided through three rounds of voting by current professional members. Each category has its own criteria and guidelines; the winners are not chosen by a public vote. See the IBMA awards-process page for its description.
Which Hall of Fame inductees were honored?
Katy Daley, Jerry Douglas, and Alan Munde, previously announced as Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame inductees, were honored during the ceremony. Hall of Fame induction is separate from the 18 award categories listed above.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Where can you find the Album of the Year?
Nonesuch Records’ official City of Gold album page lists CD and LP formats for Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway’s award-winning album. IBMA’s Awards by Year archive also provides historical results.
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