Welcome to the wonderful World of Bluegrass! The IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Business Conference takes the earlier part of the week, September 26-29 at the Nashville Convention Center. On Tuesday, September 27, there will be a FREE concert in honor of Bill Monroe’s birthday. The Del McCoury Band & friends will perform on the grounds of the Ryman Auditorium at 12pm. The International Bluegrass Music Awards is hosted by Sam Bush and takes place at the Ryman Auditorium on September 29. The best in the business perform, present and receive awards. Then the Bluegrass Fan Fest invites fans from all over to Music City September 30-October 2. There’s a Music Expo, Master’s Workshops, Celebrity & Fan Jam Sessions, a Grand Master Fiddler Championship and more than 60 headline acts performing on three stages inside the Nashville Convention Center. All your bluegrass favorites are in Music City this week for World of Bluegrass, including Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Dailey & Vincent, The Grascals, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, J.D. Crowe & The New South, Lonesome River Band, The Isaacs, The SteelDrivers, Jim Lauderdale, Joey + Rory, Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers, The Cleverlys and so many more.
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