7th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards

7th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards
DateSeptember 26, 1996
LocationRiverPark Center, Owensboro, Kentucky, US
Hosted byRicky Skaggs[1]

The 7th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards were held on September 26, 1996, at RiverPark Center, Owensboro, Kentucky.[2] The awards recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year. 5 awards were won by either Del McCoury or his sons (Ronnie McCoury, Rob McCoury) and they were nominated in 10 of the categories.[3]

Award winners

Entertainer of the Year
Vocal Group of the Year
Instrumental Group of the Year
Male Vocalist of the Year
Female Vocalist of the Year
Song Of The Year
Album of the Year
Recorded Event of the Year
Instrumental Recording of the Year
Gospel Recorded Performance of the Year
  • There's A Light Guiding Me - Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
    • Doyle Lawson, producer
  • Glory Train - Southern Rail
    • Bob Dick and Southern Rail, producers
  • I Can Call Jesus - Lynn Morris
    • Lynn Morris, producer
  • My God Made It All - Bass Mountain Boys
  • Pathway To Heaven - The McPeak Brothers
    • The McPeak Brothers, producers
Emerging Artist of the Year

Instrumental Performers of the Year

Banjo Player of the Year
Dobro Player of the Year
Bass Player of the Year
Fiddle Player of the Year
Guitar Player of the Year
Mandolin Player of the Year

References

  1. ^ "IBMA Press Release: Ricky Skaggs To Host Awards Show". IBMA.org. Archived from the original on April 14, 1997. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  2. ^ "IBMA Press Release: Nominees Announced". IBMA.org. Archived from the original on April 14, 1997. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  3. ^ "Awards by Year - IBMA". IBMA.org. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
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