Nominees for the 33rd annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards were announced live at the SiriusXM studios in Nashville, Tennessee. Among these nominees, Billy Blue Records amassed 10, including "Vocal Group of the Year," "Collaborative Recording of the Year," "Song of the Year" and more!
A&R and Creative Director of Billy Blue Records, Jerry Salley, commented, “Congratulations to all of our Billy Blue Recording Artists who have made the final round of the IBMA Nominations! As part of the larger Bluegrass family, we sincerely congratulate all of the nominees, and are honored to be celebrated among the “best of the best." We are very proud of our entire roster and are especially grateful to all of the IBMA voting members who have recognized and supported these deserving nominees!"
Billy Blue Records is also proud to congratulate their artist, Joe Mullins, on the induction of his father, Paul "Moon" Mullins, into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame.
Mullins was a broadcast pioneer, recording artist, and songwriter, having written the memorable Bluegrass standard, “Katy Daley." His work brought bluegrass music to thousands of radio listeners in Ohio and beyond, and his induction culminated an exciting day for Billy Blue Records!
Nominations:
Vocal Group of the Year:
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Mandolin Player of the Year:
Alan Bibey
Jesse Brock
Female Vocals of the Year:
Brooke Aldridge
Collaborative Recording of the Year:
“In the Sweet By and By”
Artist: Dolly Parton with Carl Jackson, Larry Cordle, Bradley Walker, and Jerry Salley
Songwriters: S. Fillmore Bennett/Joseph Webster
Producer: Jerry Salley
Song of the Year:
“I’ll Take the Lonesome Every Time”
Artist: Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Songwriters: Glen Duncan/Jerry Salley
Producer: Doyle Lawson
Gospel Recording of the Year:
“A Little More Faith in Jesus”
Artist: Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Arrangers: Jerry Cole/Doyle Lawson
Producer: Doyle Lawson
“He’s Gettin’ Me Ready”
Artist: Darin & Brooke Aldridge with The Oak Ridge Boys
Songwriter: Jimmy Fortune
Producers: Darin Aldridge/Mark Fain
“In the Sweet By and By”
Artist: Dolly Parton with Carl Jackson, Larry Cordle, Bradley Walker, and Jerry Salley
Songwriters: S. Fillmore Bennett/Joseph Webster
Producer: Jerry Salley
Instrumental Recording of the Year:
“Happy Go Lucky”
Artist: Doyle Lawson & Alan Bibey
Songwriter: Doyle Lawson
Producer: Doyle Lawson & Alan Bibey
Tune in to the IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, North Carolina.
ABOUT IBMA
IBMA – the International Bluegrass Music Association – 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.
ABOUT BILLY BLUE RECORDS
Billy Blue Records is a boutique bluegrass label, home to an award-winning roster of artists, including Alan Bibey and Grasstowne, Appalachian Road Show, Barry Abernathy, Carolina Blue, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Donna Ulisse, Jason Barie, Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers, Kristy Cox, Marty Raybon, Tennessee Bluegrass Band, Authentic Unlimited, and concept recordings like the Grammy-nominated “Gonna Sing Gonna Shout,” and 2021’s star-studded “Country Faith Bluegrass.” Founded in 2018 by Jerry Salley, Ed Leonard, and Dottie Leonard Miller, Billy Blue is distributed to retail by the Orchard (Sony) and New Day Distribution.