IBMA WORLD OF BLUEGRASS BEGINS TODAY Bluegrass Artists, Fans and Industry Eagerly Anticipate Full Week Including Business Conference, 20 th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards Show and Bluegrass Fan Fest NASHVILLE, TENN. (September 28, 2009)--It's the highlight of the year for bluegrass musicians and songwriters, industry executives, fans and enthusiasts. The International Bluegrass Music Association's (IBMA) annual World of Bluegrass events, including the IBMA Business Conference, the 20 th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards Show at the Ryman Auditorium and Bluegrass Fan Fest , begin today and continue through October 4 at the Nashville Convention Center. Last year, World of Bluegrass drew over 20,000 attendees, including representatives from all 50 states and 15 countries. The 20 th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards Show, co-hosted by Grammy ® -winni...
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