Kris Truelsen, Annie Savage Among IBMA Momentum Awards Honorees
The International Bluegrass Music Association has revealed the honorees for the 2020 Momentum Awards, as part of this year’s virtual World of Bluegrass conference.
The Momentum Awards, hosted this year by Stephen Mougin, and sponsored by the California Bluegrass Association and Canadian Consulate, focus on artists and industry professionals who are in the early stages of their bluegrass music careers. There are four performance awards: one each for Band and Vocalist, and two for Instrumentalist. Two more awards recognize industry achievement: Industry Involvement, and Mentor.
The Mentor Award is the one Momentum Award that recognizes veteran bluegrass professionals, where they have made significant contributions fostering excellence in young bluegrass performers and members of the industry.
The 2020 Momentum Awards recipients:
Industry Involvement
Kris Truelsen
Mentor
Annie Savage
Instrumentalist (two recipients in this category)
Thomas Cassell
Tabitha Agnew
Vocalist
Melody Williamson
Band
The Slocan Ramblers
Nominees and recipients are selected by a multiple, committee-driven process. Regional and local associations — as well as all IBMA members — are encouraged to identify serious emerging artists and leaders for consideration. With the exception of the Mentor category, anyone previously nominated for an IBMA Music or Industry Award may not be considered for a Momentum Award.
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