IBMA 2012 Awards Summary

I’ve posted a story summarizing the 2012 IBMA Awards over at Fervor Coulee Bluegrass. http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/FervorCouleeBluegrass/entry.asp?xid=923 Thanks for visiting, all 300 of you tonight! Donald

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IBMA Awards 2012, part 20

That was a fine night for bluegrass, capped with a fitting tribute to Earl Scruggs- and by extension- to the founding fathers of the music. My heart leaped a beat when I saw Lynn Morris on stage; was afraid I might not see that sight again. What a collection of talent on stage, from Cahill…

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IBMA Awards 2012, part 19

Dang, lost my feed as Ms. Gray was speaking. Who won entertainer of the year? I went over to Sirius XM, but they seem to be a bit behind the video feed as Dailey and Vincent just wrapped as I logged onto Sirius. Got my video feed back, and I guess I only missed the review…

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IBMA Awards 2012, part 18

By ‘strongest’ album, in reference to BH Sounds of Home, I may be thinking ‘most musically complex’ and all that. Hey, I love that album, and feel it would it would have been a well-deserved selection. But I am even happier that Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice took the award. That is a deep album-…

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IBMA Awards 2012, part 17

If there is justice- and there ain’t- Jr. Sisk is the next bluegrass superstar. Heck, he may even be Emerging Artist of the Year next year. Emerging Artist of the Year Darin & Brooke Aldridge Della Mae Joe Mullins & the Radio      Ramblers Frank Solivan & Dirty      Kitchen The Darrell Webb Band A…

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IBMA Awards 2012, part 16

Must be getting close to emerging artist time, the award that goes annually to the bluegrass veterans who have had the worst luck with managers, promotion, band turnover, and labels going out of business. Audie Blaylock has been retired from this category, by the way. Someone, somewhere, laughed at that. I hope. Nope, not yet. Hall…

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IBMA Awards 2012, part 15

Bass Barry Bales Mike Bub Missy Raines Mark Schatz Marshall Wilborn I wouldn’t be surprised if Missy won…yes, Marshall again. A nice man, in my experience and a great musician. He must have been in the real cheap seats. Sit back and enjoy Blue Highway. Those guys can play! Down to 2050 viewers. I blame…

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IBMA Awards 2012, part 14

Just had someone ask why I’m not happy for Sammy Shelor. As Forbert sang, If you have to ask, you’ll never know… This has gone fast- only seven more awards along with the H of F inductions. Eddie Stubbs comes to the stage. Must be Hall of Fame time. I could listen to his voice…

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IBMA Awards 2012, part 13

A very sincere speech from Adam Steffey. I am so glad The Special Consensus is performing “Monroe!” Now that is a song of the year. What a shame- a lousy vocal mix! Over 2400 viewers watching. Impressive. Chris Jones is a class act. Great voice. What a song! Remember, I wrote about this song and…

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IBMA Awards 2012, part 12

I regret that I didn’t buy a ticket for Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers when they were in Edmonton this past summer. Would have been a great show, based on this performance tonight. I appreciate what he has done for the music. Just to clarify- I think giving Doc Watson the guitar player…

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