International Bluegrass Music Association

The International Bluegrass Music Association, or IBMA, is a trade association to promote bluegrass music.

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Trade association - Bluegrass

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Formed in 1985, IBMA established its first headqarters in Owensboro, Kentucky. In 1988 they announced plans to create the International Bluegrass Music Museum as a joint venture with RiverPark Center in Owensboro. In 1990 IBMA established the World of Bluegrass, a combination trade show, concert, and awards presentation. This was originally set in Owensboro, before moving to Louisville, Kentucky in 1997. IBMA has announced that Nashville, Tennessee will host this event from 2005 through 2007. In 1991 IBMA established the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor at the International Bluegrass Music Musem to recognize lifetime contributions to bluegrass, both by performers and non-performers. In 2003 IBMA relocated its offices to Nashville, Tennessee.

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1985 - Owensboro, Kentucky - 1988 - International Bluegrass Music Museum - 1990 - World of Bluegrass - Louisville, Kentucky - 1997 - Nashville, Tennessee - 2005 - 2007 - International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor - 2003

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