BILLY BLUE RECORDS CELEBRATES MULTIPLE HONORS FOR ITS ARTISTS AND SONGWRITERS AT THE 35th ANNUAL IBMA BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS
NASHVILLE, TN. (September 30, 2024) - Artists and songwriters calling Billy Blue Records home were honored with four wins and multiple nominations at the 35th Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards held in Raleigh, NC, on Thursday, September 26th. Authentic Unlimited took home the esteemed awards for Music Video of the Year and Song of The Year for their hit single, “Fall in Tennessee.” In addition, the group was also recognized as the 2024 Vocal Group of the Year. Jesse Brock, of Authentic Unlimited, also received the prestigious honor of being named Mandolin Player of the Year. Authentic Unlimited’s multiple wins highlight their remarkable talent and further establish them as a standout bluegrass sensation.
One of the many highlights of the awards show was Authentic Unlimited’s performance of their Song Of The Year, “Fall In Tennessee”, along with special guest, Jerry Douglas, who was inducted as one of the newest members of the Bluegrass Hall Of Fame.
The success of all nominees from Billy Blue Records at this year’s event portrays their continued impact and excellence within the bluegrass music scene. With their multiple nominations and wins, the label’s reputation for nurturing exceptional talent and delivering high-quality music that resonates with fans and industry professionals alike stands true.
Joining the celebration for this year’s award ceremony, Jerry Salley, A&R and creative director of Billy Blue Records stated, “Billy Blue Records is very proud of our incredible roster, and congratulates all our label 2024 IBMA nominees. We are especially proud and blessed to work with and represent Authentic Unlimited! They have had an exceptionally successful year and were recognized and honored last night for that success. We join the entire bluegrass industry and community in congratulating them for their well deserved multiple IBMA Awards.”