The Del McCoury Band , Molly Tuttle and Authentic Unlimited were among the big winners during the 35th annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards held Thursday evening (Sept. 26).
The Del McCoury Band was named entertainer of the year, while Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway’s City of Gold project was named album of the year. Authentic Unlimited picked up the lion’s share of the accolades, winning song of the year (for “Fall in Tennessee”), vocal group of the year and tying for music video of the year. The group’s Jesse Brock was also named mandolin player of the year.
The John Cowan and Missy Raines-hosted ceremony was held at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, North Carolina.
In addition to this year’s winners, previously announced inductees into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame Katy Daley, Jerry Douglas and Alan Munde were celebrated.
See the full list of this year’s IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards winners below: