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Veteran Dan Tyminski Leads BMI Charge in 2009 IBMA Nominations

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BMI bluegrassers swept the nominations for the 20th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards, slated for Thursday, October 1 at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. From Dan Tyminski to reigning Entertainers of the Year Dailey and Vincent, the nominee list is chock-full of esteemed sidemen currently gaining traction by fronting their own groups. The Dan Tyminski Band leads the list with nine nominations, including Entertainer, Instrumental Group,…


From News, posted 8.17.09

Dailey and Vincent Lead BMI Winners at 2008 IBMA Awards

Duo and longtime BMI songwriters Dailey and Vincent underscored their breakout year with ferocity at the 19th Annual International Bluegrass Music Association Awards held Thursday, October 2 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The pair walked away with seven trophies – a historic high for any artist during bluegrass music’s biggest night. Hosted by icon Del McCoury, the sold-out show also lauded BMI’s Michael Cleveland, who took…


From News, posted 10.14.08

BMI Bluegrass Beaucoup: IBMA Announces Nominees for 2008 Awards

The International Bluegrass Music Association recently revealed the nominees for the 2008 IBMA Awards, and BMI artists, songwriters and musicians dominate the elite list. New duo Dailey & Vincent underscored the strength of their phenomenal breakout year with the most nods, while mainstays including Blue Highway and Dan Tyminski reaped the benefits of artistic chances and innovation. Awards will be presented during the organization’s…


From News, posted 8.21.08

Larry Cordle Celebrates Took Down and Put Up

Award-winning songwriter Larry Cordle celebrated the release of his new album, Took Down and Put Up, Wednesday, September 19 at BMI’s Music Row offices. Attendees mingled and enjoyed a sample of Cordle’s honky tonk bluegrass concoction while he performed with his band, Lonesome Standard Time. Alison Krauss, Rhonda Vincent, Ricky Skaggs, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Trisha Yearwood, Reba…


From News, posted 10.08.07

Rhonda Vincent and Doyle Lawson Top 2007 IBMA Nominee List

BMI bluegrass luminaries Rhonda Vincent and Doyle Lawson lead the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) 2007 list of nominees presented Thursday, August 16. The 2007 IBMA Awards will be handed out Thursday, October 4, at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Rhonda Vincent Rhonda Vincent & the Rage secured an impressive 11 individual IBMA award nominations, including nods for Entertainer,…


From News, posted 8.29.07

Bluegrass Veterans, Up-and-Comers Honored at IBMA Awards

Reigning bluegrass queen and longtime BMI affiliate Rhonda Vincent broke her own record on Sept. 27 at the International Bluegrass Music Awards (IBMA) when she scored her seventh consecutive Female Vocalist of the Year win. BMI artist Marty Stuart hosted bluegrass's biggest night, as elder statesmen and budding stars alike were honored on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.…


From News, posted 10.09.06

BMI Bluegrass Artists Dominate IBMA Nominations

& BMI songwriters snagged the majority of the nominations for the 2006 International Bluegrass Music Awards. The elite list was announced Aug. 15 at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville by BMI bluegrass icons Doyle Lawson and Rhonda Vincent. BMI members swept several categories, including Female Vocalist of the Year, Instrumental Album of the Year, and Fiddle Player of the…


From News, posted 8.17.06

Rhonda Vincent Celebrates New Album Release at BMI

Bluegrass icon Rhonda Vincent illustrated why she is often cited as one of the genre's most esteemed figures when she performed selections from her new album All American Bluegrass Girl at BMI Nashville's Music Row offices. Pictured following the performance are BMI's Mark Mason, Rhonda Vincent and BMI's Jody…


From News, posted 6.13.06

It’s Eight Grammy Nods for Mariah, Kanye and Legend

BMI superstars Mariah Carey, Kanye West and John Legend led the list of nominees for the 48th Annual Grammy Awards with eight nods each when contenders were announced at a star-studded press conference held December 8 at Gotham Hall in New York City. Their three-way tie pushed the total number of BMI-nominated songwriters and artists to an astounding 70% in the general fields.


From News, posted 12.11.05

Cherryholmes Named Entertainer of the Year at IBMA Awards

Cherryholmes took home their first ever Entertainer of the Year award at the 16th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards on Thursday, October 27 at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. Cherryholmes was the first group in the history of the awards to be simultaneously nominated for Entertainer of the Year and Emerging Artist of the Year. The family band has taken the bluegrass world…


From News, posted 10.31.05

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