What is International Bluegrass Music Association?
The '''International Bluegrass Music Association''', or '''IBMA''', is a [[trade association]] to promote [[bluegrass music]]. Formed in 1985, IBMA established its first headquarters 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. [[Nashville, Tennessee]] hosted this event in 2005 and 2006, and will continue as the host location in the future. In 1991 IBMA established the [[International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor]] at the International Bluegrass Music Museum to recognize lifetime contributions to bluegrass, both by performers and non-performers. In 2003 IBMA relocated its offices to [[Nashville, Tennessee]]. == Other websites == * IBMA: http://www.ibma.org [[Category:Music industry organizations]] [[Category:Organizations based in Kentucky]] {{music-stub}}