The 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards were presented this evening in Chattanooga, TN, at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium.

Billed as “The Biggest Night in Bluegrass,” these awards are given in 18 different categories, honoring the artists, songwriters, producers, and videographers who produce the music we love, based on their achievements during the past year. Nominees and winners are chosen by the voting members of the International Bluegrass Music Association, all of them involved professionally in the business of bluegrass. In other words, these honors are chosen by the peers of the nominees and winners.

And the winners are:

Gospel Recording of the Year – He’s Gone – Jaelee Roberts (artist); Kelsi Harrigill (writer); Byron House (producer); Mountain Home Music Company (label)Fiddler of the Year – Maddie DentonInstrumental Recording Of The Year – Ralph’s Banjo Special – Kristin Scott Benson, Gena Britt & Alison Brown (artist); Ralph Stanley (writer); Alison Brown (producer); Compass Records (label)Mandolin Player of the Year – Sierra HullGuitar Player of the Year – Trey HensleySong of the Year – Outrun the Rain – Jason Carter & Michael Cleveland (artist); Terry Herd/Jimmy Yeary (writers); Fiddle Man Records (label); Dale Jason Carter/Michael Cleveland (producer)Male Vocalist of the Year – Greg BlakeResophonic Guitar Player of the Year – Justin MosesBanjo Player of the Year – Kristin Scott BensonInstrumental Group Of The Year – The Travelin’ McCourysFemale Vocalist of the Year – Alison KraussBass Player of the Year – Vickie VaughnNew Artist of the Year – Red Camel CollectiveCollaborative Recording Of The Year – Outrun the Rain – Jason Carter, Michael Cleveland, Jaelee Roberts & Vince Gill (artists); Terry Herd/Jimmy Yeary (writers); Jason Carter/Michael Cleveland (producers), Fiddle Man Records (label)Music Video of the Year – The Auctioneer – The Kody Norris Show (artist); Leroy Van Dyke/Buddy Black (writers); James Gilley (producers); Nate Wiles (videographer); Rebel Records (label)Vocal Group of the Year – Authentic UnlimitedAlbum of the Year – Carter & Cleveland – Jason Carter & Michael Cleveland (artist); Jason Carter & Michael Cleveland (producers); Fiddle Man Records (label)Entertainer of the Year – Billy Strings

Congratulations and well done all!