2026 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards
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The 37th annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards of the International Bluegrass Music Association were presented on October 22, 2026 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium in Chattanooga, Tennessee, during IBMA World of Bluegrass (October 20–24). The hosts were Sam Bush and Sierra Hull.IBMA press release, October 23, 2026[unverified]
Winners
| Award | Winner | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Entertainer of the Year | Billy Strings | |
| Vocal Group of the Year | Authentic Unlimited | |
| Instrumental Group of the Year | East Nash Grass | |
| Song of the Year | "Can't Outrun the Blues" – Trey Hensley | Songwriters: Trey Hensley, Bobby Starnes. Producer: Brent Maher. Label: Pinecastle Records |
| Album of the Year | All God's Children – East Nash Grass | Producers: Jake Stargel, East Nash Grass. Label: Mountain Fever Records |
| Gospel Recording of the Year | "Some Day" – Blue Highway | Songwriters: Olive Stockton, Tim Stafford. Producers: Blue Highway, Dan Boner. Label: Down the Road Records (Bluegrass Today gives Rounder Records) |
| Instrumental Recording of the Year | "Big Daddy Rabbit" – Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper (feat. Nathan Livers) | Songwriter: Nathan Livers. Producer: Michael Cleveland. Label: Yeah, Man Records |
| New Artist of the Year | Mason Via | |
| Collaborative Recording of the Year | "Broken Angels" – The Grascals and Dolly Parton | Songwriters: Dolly Parton, Jamie Johnson. Producer: Kent Wells. Label: Billy Blue Records |
| Male Vocalist of the Year | Greg Blake | |
| Female Vocalist of the Year | Jaelee Roberts | |
| Banjo Player of the Year | Kristin Scott Benson | |
| Bass Player of the Year | Mike Bub | |
| Fiddle Player of the Year | Andy Leftwich | |
| Resophonic Guitar Player of the Year | Justin Moses | |
| Guitar Player of the Year | Cody Kilby | |
| Mandolin Player of the Year | Sierra Hull | |
| Music Video of the Year | "The Devil Went Down to Deep Gap" – Bryan Sutton with Billy Strings | Animators: Pat Bradley, SpringShoe Animation. Producer: Bryan Sutton. Songwriters: John Thomas Crain, Charles Edward Daniels, William Joel DiGregorio, Fred Laroy Edwards, Charles Fred Hayward, James W Marshall |
Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame inductees
Performers
Sister Sadie, The Del McCoury Band, The Grascals, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Sierra Hull, a Sam Bush all-star band, and Patty Loveless with Sister Sadie, Stuart Duncan and Justin Moses.Bluegrass Today, John Lawless, October 22, 2026[unverified]
