The 37th annual '''IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards''' of the [[International Bluegrass Music Association]] were presented on October 22, 2026 at [[Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium]] in [[Chattanooga, Tennessee]], during IBMA World of Bluegrass (October 20–24). The hosts were [[Sam Bush]] and [[Sierra Hull]].{{Src|published|url=https://ibma.org/press-releases/billy-strings-named-entertainer-of-the-year-for-fifth-time-at-37th-annual-ibma-bluegrass-music-awards-presented-by-get-it-played/|title=IBMA press release, October 23, 2026}}
The 37th annual '''IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards''' of the [[International Bluegrass Music Association]] were presented on October 22, 2026 at [[Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium]] in [[Chattanooga, Tennessee]], during IBMA World of Bluegrass (October 20–24). The hosts were [[Sam Bush]] and [[Sierra Hull]].{{Src|published|url=https://ibma.org/press-releases/billy-strings-named-entertainer-of-the-year-for-fifth-time-at-37th-annual-ibma-bluegrass-music-awards-presented-by-get-it-played/|title=IBMA press release, October 23, 2026}}
''Note: the eligibility period was from April 1, 2025 to March 1, 2026. Thus, before you ask: [[Cory Walker]]'s little brother's record was not eligible, and will be eligible next year.''
''Note: the eligibility period was from April 1, 2025 to March 1, 2026. Thus, before you ask: [[Cory Walker]]'s little brother's record was not eligible, and will be eligible next year.''
Note: the eligibility period was from April 1, 2025 to March 1, 2026. Thus, before you ask: Cory Walker's little brother's record was not eligible, and will be eligible next year.
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