Del McCoury Band Wins Entertainer of the Year

The 35th annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards celebrated significant achievements in the genre, with Del McCoury Band receiving the prestigious Entertainer of the Year award and Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway winning Album of the Year for 'City of Gold'. Authentic Unlimited triumphed with multiple awards, including Song of the Year for 'Fall in Tennessee' and Vocal Group of the Year. Jerry Douglas was honored with his induction into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, reflecting on his 51-year career in the industry. The event, hosted by John Cowan and Missy Raines, also recognized rising talents like East Nash Grass, who was named New Artist of the Year. The awards highlighted the diversity and evolution within the bluegrass music community, underscoring a limitless future for the genre. The ceremony showcased a blend of tradition and modernity, celebrating both established artists and newcomers.