Billy Strings, Authentic Unlimited, East Nash Grass and Trey Hensley were among the top winners at the International Bluegrass Music Association Awards held Thursday (Oct. 22) at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium in downtown Chattanooga, Tenn. This year’s awards show was hosted by Sam Bush and Sierra Hull.
Strings was named entertainer of the year for a fifth time, having previously earned the accolade in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025. The music video for “The Devil Went Down to Deep Gap” by Billy Strings and Bryan Sutton was honored with the music video of the year award…