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2025 IBMA Awards: Rising Stars Shine in Chattanooga

9/19/2025

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The International Bluegrass Music Association announced the 2025 IBMA Momentum and Industry Award winners in Chattanooga, TN.
Momentum Awards, recognizing emerging talent, were presented on Sept. 17, with Mountain Grass Unit winning Band of the Year and Ali Vance named Vocalist of the Year.
Industry Awards, honoring non-performing contributions, were revealed on Sept. 18.
The 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards celebrated achievements in 18 categories, with Jaelee Roberts winning Gospel Recording of the Year and Billy Strings named Entertainer of the Year.
This event is part of the five-day IBMA World of Bluegrass festival.

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The International Bluegrass Music Association announced the 2025 IBMA Momentum and Industry Award winners in Chattanooga, TN.
Momentum Awards, recognizing emerging talent, were presented on Sept. 17, with Mountain Grass Unit winning Band of the Year and Ali Vance named Vocalist of the Year.
Industry Awards, honoring non-performing contributions, were revealed on Sept. 18.
The 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards celebrated achievements in 18 categories, with Jaelee Roberts winning Gospel Recording of the Year and Billy Strings named Entertainer of the Year.
This event is part of the five-day IBMA World of Bluegrass festival.