by Greg McGrath | 23 Jun, 2016 | IBMA News, Industry News
IBMA Letter to the Bluegrass Community: The Grammy Award is arguably the music industry’s highest honour. When The Recording Academy (NARAS) created a Grammy category for Best Bluegrass Album in 1989, it gave bluegrass musicians an opportunity to be recognised for...
by Greg McGrath | 7 Dec, 2012 | International News
It was while performing with other songwriters at a Nashville benefit for Operation Troop Aid that Jamie Johnson, a founding member of The Grascals, learned that the band has been nominated in the 55th annual Grammy Awards. “I stepped off the stage and my phone was...
by Greg McGrath | 28 Nov, 2011 | International News
Continuing the tradition of preserving and celebrating great recordings, The Recording Academy® announces the newest additions to its legendary Grammy Hall Of Fame® collection. Highlighting diversity and musical excellence, the collection acknowledges both singles and...
by Greg McGrath | 12 Dec, 2010 | International News
Compass Records is celebrating two Grammy nominations in the 53rd annual Grammy awards. In the American Roots Field, Compass Records garnered nods for Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band’s Legacy in the category for Best Bluegrass Album and The John Hartford...
by Greg McGrath | 5 Dec, 2010 | International News
Dailey & Vincent Sing the Statler Brothers Award-winning bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent received their first Grammy nomination, in the category of Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, for Elizabeth from their acclaimed album Dailey &...