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Merle Monroe Featured, Pinecastle Records Nabs Ten Nominations at IBMA Awards Announcement
July 20, 2021
The International Bluegrass Music Association just announced the 2021 nominations from the legendary Station Inn in Nashville, and Pinecastle Records artists and projects have received ten total nominations. Performing at the event was Merle Monroe, who have quickly become one of bluegrass music’s new favorites and regularly chart-topping bands. The awards and convention are set to take place in Raleigh, NC on September 30, 2021.
Pinecastle Records 2021 IBMA Awards nominees:
Album of the Year: Bluegrass 2020 (Scott Vestal, Patrick McAvinue, Cody Kilby, Dominick Leslie & Curtis Vestal)
Female Vocalist of the Year: Dale Ann Bradley
Male Vocalist of the Year: Danny Paisley
New Artist of the Year: Merle Monroe
Banjo Player of the Year: Scott Vestal
Instrumental Recording of the Year: “Foggy Mountain Chimes” (Scott Vestal, Patrick McAvinue, Cody Kilby, Dominick Leslie & Curtis Vestal)
Gospel Recording of the Year: “After Awhile” (Dale Ann Bradley)
Collaborative Recording of the Year: “Tears of Regret” (Jesse McReynolds with High Fidelity)
Momentum Band of the Year: Lindley Creek
Momentum Vocalist of the Year: Katie Greer (Lindley Creek)