IBMA Awards Name Sierra Hull, Dan Tyminski As Hosts

Bluegrass musicians Sierra Hull and Dan Tyminski will host the 27th International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards on Sept. 29 at the Duke Energy Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.

“Sierra and Dan both have long and respected histories in the IBMA community, so it’s a thrill to have them together on stage to host this year’s awards,” said Amy Reitnouer, executive director of The Bluegrass Situation, who returns as producer of the IBMA Awards for the third year. “We’ve got plenty of memorable moments being planned out for the show, and there’s no doubt that these two will bring class, charisma, and chemistry to the stage and serve as great emcees!”

In addition to acknowledging the year’s outstanding talent and achievements, new Hall of Fame inductees will also be honored. The inductees are late guitarist Clarence White and Rounder Records founders Bill Nowlin, Marian Leighton Levy and Ken Irwin.

Mandolin player and songwriter Sierra Hull released her newest album, Weighted Mind, earlier this year. A skilled guitarist and mandolin player, Dan Tyminski has released two solo albums as well as projects with Lonesome River Band, Alison Krauss & Union Station, and the Soggy Bottom Boys.

The IBMA Awards are part of the organization’s World of Bluegrass 2016 event, which takes place Sept. 27–Oct. 1 in Raleigh.