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International Bluegrass Music Association

The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) is a trade association to promote bluegrass music.

Formed in 1985, IBMA established its first headquarters in Owensboro, Kentucky. In 1988 they announced plans to create the International Bluegrass Music Museum as a joint venture with RiverPark Center in Owensboro. In 1990 IBMA established the World of Bluegrass, a combination trade show, concert, and awards presentation. This was originally set in Owensboro, before moving to Louisville, Kentucky in 1997. Nashville, Tennessee hosted this event in 2005 and 2006, and will continue as the host location in the future. In 1991 IBMA established the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor at the International Bluegrass Music Museum to recognize lifetime contributions to bluegrass, both by performers and non-performers. In 2003 IBMA relocated its offices to Nashville, Tennessee.

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  International Bluegrass Music Association

  2 Music Circle South, Suite 100
  Nashville, TN 37203

  Phone: (615) 256-3222

  Fax: (615) 256-0450

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• Past Events

  10/03/08- 10/05/08	Bluegrass Fan Fest Nashville Convention Center
  10/02/08	International Bluegrass Music Awards Show Ryman Auditorium
  09/29/08- 10/05/08	World of Bluegrass Nashville Convention Center
  10/01/07- 10/07/07	World of Bluegrass Nashville Convention Center