BILLY BLUE ARTISTS RECEIVE MULTIPLE NOMINATIONS FOR THE 35TH ANNUAL IBMA BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS
NASHVILLE, TENN. (July 18, 2024) - Billy Blue Records is proud to announce its final nominees for the 35th annual International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards. This year's nominees were announced yesterday at the SiriusXM studios in Nashville, Tennessee, in a live event aired on Sirius XM’s Bluegrass Junction channel 77. Creators affiliated with Billy Blue Records received 12 nominations, led by reigning IBMA New Artist and Vocal Group of the Year, Authentic Unlimited, who received 8 group and member nominations, Appalachian Road Show, Barry Abernathy, and Alan Bibey. Billy Blue artists have consistently demonstrated their excellence and passion for contemporary and traditional bluegrass music and continue to make significant contributions to the genre.
Jerry Salley, A&R/creative director of Billy Blue Records celebrates the announcement by stating, “Billy Blue Records is very grateful to all of the IBMA members who voted for our artists and songwriters and their incredible music this year! We congratulate our talented artists and songwriters on their final nominations, including special kudos to Authentic Unlimited for garnering 8 nominations. We offer our sincere congratulations to ALL of the 2024 IBMA finalists this year, and look forward to seeing everyone in Raleigh this September.”
Nominations:
Bass Performer of the Year:
Todd Phillips - Appalachian Road Show
Mando Performer of the Year:
Jess Brock - Authentic Unlimited
Alan Bibey
Gospel Recording of the Year
“Thank You Lord for Grace” - Authentic Unlimited
“Just Beyond” (featuring John Meador, Tim Raybon & Bradley Walker) - Barry Abernathy
“Memories of Home” - Authentic Unlimited
Collaborative Recording Of The Year
“Fall In Tennessee” - Authentic Unlimited
Album of the Year
Jubilation - Appalachian Road Show
So Much For Forever - Authentic Unlimited
Song of the Year
“Fall in Tennessee” - Authentic Unlimited
Vocal Group of the Year
Authentic Unlimited
Music Video of the Year
“Fall in Tennessee” - Authentic Unlimited
Winners will be awarded during the annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Show, a gala event scheduled for Thursday, September 26, at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, NC.