Dale Ann scores a 6th victory at the IBMA awards for Female Vocalist of the Year

Nashville, Tenn. – The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) held their annual Bluegrass Music Awards last night in Raleigh, and it was a big night for Pinecastle Records recording artists. In total, four awards were given out to Dale Ann Bradley, Danny Paisley and Scott Vestal. It was part of the World of Bluegrass event which will ramp up this weekend as the city is invited out to the world-renowned street festival.

DALE ANN BRADLEY REACTS: “My heart is filled with so much appreciation for these awards. I’m so honored to be on the list with these great female vocalists, and very humbled to receive the award. Winning the ‘Gospel Recording of the Year’ award for ‘After While,’ a song about a better day coming, was amazing. Tying in that category with ‘In the Resurrection Morning,’ a song recorded in memory of our dear friend Steve Gulley brought tears to my eyes. God bless all of our IBMA members, social media folks and radio personalities that send our music throughout the world. You’ve all helped guide Bluegrass music to the world. Lonnie Lassiter, Ethan Burkhardt, Kyle Watson and the entire Pinecastle crew: I thank you so much for this incredible opportunity to make music for your label, you’re all great people. Thank God for the gift of music.”

Dale Ann Bradley took home her sixth award for “Female Vocalist of the Year” (first since 2012) along with “Gospel Recording of the Year” with her version of the hymn “After While.” The Kentucky native has had a massive year in 2021, receiving praise in multiple outlets like NPR, American Songwriter, Medium, Thrive Global, The Boot, Digital Journal and more. Overall, that brings the singer’s IBMA trophy count up to 13.