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