Lost & Found and others inducted into Bluegrass Hall of Fame

The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) held its annual awards ceremony in Chattanooga, Tennessee, honoring several key figures and groups in the genre.

Franklin County band Lost & Found was inducted into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame. The induction follows the recent passing of founding member Allen Mills. Original member Roger Handy attended the ceremony.

Billy Strings earned his fifth Entertainer of the Year award. Other major winners included East Nash Grass, which took home Instrumental Group of the Year and Album of the Year for ‘All God’s Children’, and Authentic Unlimited, named Vocal Group of the Year. Mason Via received the New Artist of the Year honor, while Sierra Hull won her eighth award as Mandolin Player of the Year. Trey Hensley was awarded Song of the Year for ‘Can’t Outrun The Blues’.