International Bluegrass Music Awards 2008
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The 19th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards hosted by legendary bluegrass artist Del McCoury at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee was dominated by the duo Dailey & Vincent.
Dailey & Vincent burst onto the scene just last year and was nominated for 10 awards including Entertainer of the Year, Vocal Group, Male Vocalist (Jamie), Emerging Artist, Bass Player (Darrin) and Album of the Year for their self-titled debut on Rounder Records. The duo won the award for entertainer of the year, album of the year, vocal group, emerging artist and gospel recorded performance.
Dale Ann Bradley won for female vocalist, Barry Bales was awarded bass player of the year, Michael Cleveland won top fiddle player and instrumental group of the year.
Kristin Scott Benson won banjo player of the year, Rob Ickes dobro player, Josh Williams guitar and Adam Steffey mandolin.
Song of the year was Blue Highway’s “Through the Window of a Train,” written by Tim Stafford and Steve Gulley.
The International Bluegrass Music Awards is one the biggest events in the industry, where various artists and musicians receive awards in recognition of their musical achievements.
