IBMA Award Winners

2006 IBMA AWARD WINNERS

Entertainer of the Year: THE GRASCALS
Emerging Artist of the Year: Steep Canyon Rangers
Vocal Group of the Year: DOYLE LAWSON & QUICKSILVER
Instrumental Group of the Year: RICKY SKAGGS & KENTUCKY THUNDER
Male Vocalist of the Year: TIM O'BRIEN
Female Vocalist of the Year: RHONDA VINCENT
Song of the Year: LOOK DOWN THAT LONESOME ROAD
Album of the Year: CELEBRATION OF LIFE: MUSICIANS AGAINST CHILDHOOD CANCER
Instrumental Album of the Year: LET 'ER GO, BOYS by Michael Cleveland on Rounder RecordsRecorded Event of the Year: BACK TO THE WELL, The Daughters of Bluegrass on Blue Circle Records
Gospel Recorded Performanceof the Year: HE LIVES IN ME, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilveron Crossroads Music

INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMERSOF THE YEAR:
Banjo: JIM MILLS
Bass: MISSY RAINES
Fiddle: MICHAEL CLEVELAND
Dobro: ROB ICKES
Guitar: BRYAN SUTTON
Mandolin: ADAM STEFFEY