BILLY BLUE RECORDS RECEIVES MULTIPLE SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF BLUEGRASS MUSIC OF AMERICA AWARD NOMINATIONS

BILLY BLUE RECORDS RECEIVES MULTIPLE SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF BLUEGRASS MUSIC OF AMERICA AWARD NOMINATIONS

NASHVILLE, TN (January 16, 2024) – Billy Blue Records is honored by the recognition of its outstanding creators who received 19 nominations across various categories at the upcoming 49th Annual Society For the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA) Awards.The SPGBMA Awards recognize excellence within the bluegrass genre. The nominations reflect the exceptional talent, dedication, and creativity that define Billy Blue’s commitment to delivering top-notch music to bluegrass fans worldwide. The SPBGMA awards ceremony will be held at the Sheraton Music City Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, on January 27th, 2024. 

Jerry Salley, A&R director of Billy Blue Records commented, “We are so proud of each and every one of our creators and celebrate the Billy Blue nominations for this years’ 40th Annual SPBGMA Awards! What a great way to start the new year. Thanks to SPBGMA and their loyal members and bluegrass fans who support all of these incredible musicians, singers and songwriters.”

Among the notable nominations are:

 

BLUEGRASS SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

Donna Ulisse

Rick Lang

Jerry Salley

 

BLUEGRASS SONG OF THE YEAR

“Fall In Tennessee” - Authentic Unlimited 

 

BASS FIDDLE PERFORMER OF THE YEAR

Zak McLamb (Alan Bibey & Grasstowne)

 

DOBRO PERFORMER OF THE YEAR 

Jacob Metz (Darin & Brooke Aldridge)

 

MANDOLIN PERFORMER OF THE YEAR

Chris Davis (Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers)

Alan Bibey

Jesse Brock (Authentic Unlimited)

 

BANJO PERFORMER OF THE YEAR 

Joe Mullins

 

FIDDLE PERFORMER OF THE YEAR

Jason Barie (Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers)

 

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR 

Kristy Cox

 

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR 

John Meador (Authentic Unlimited)

 

GOSPEL GROUP OF THE YEAR

Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers

Authentic Unlimited 

 

VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR 

Authentic Unlimited 

 

BLUEGRASS BAND (OVERALL) OF THE YEAR 

Authentic Unlimited 

Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers

 

BLUEGRASS ENTERTAINER(S) OF THE YEAR

Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers