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Check out scenes from the 2021 IBMA World of Bluegrass in Raleigh

By Scott Sharpe
Raleigh, NC

The International Bluegrass Music Association holds its annual conference, awards, Bluegrass Ramble, and the street music festival, IBMA Bluegrass Live, for the first time in two years. Check back as additional photos will be added during the festival.

Bluegrass music fans and spectators pack Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 for the IBMA Bluegrass Live! festival.
Bluegrass music fans and spectators pack Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 for the IBMA Bluegrass Live! festival. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
Sierra Hull and Bela Fleck bump elbows after a song at IBMA Bluegrass Live! at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater, Friday night, Oct. 1, 2021.
Sierra Hull and Bela Fleck bump elbows after a song at IBMA Bluegrass Live! at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater, Friday night, Oct. 1, 2021. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
Sierra Hull plays with Bla FleckÕs My Bluegrass Heart featuring Michael Cleveland, Justin Moses, Mark Schatz & Bryan Sutton at IBMA Bluegrass Live! at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater, Friday night, Oct. 1, 2021.
Sierra Hull plays with Bla FleckÕs My Bluegrass Heart featuring Michael Cleveland, Justin Moses, Mark Schatz & Bryan Sutton at IBMA Bluegrass Live! at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater, Friday night, Oct. 1, 2021. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
Sierra Hull and Béla Fleck perform a duet during the IBMA Bluegrass Live at Red Hat Amphitheater on Friday, October 1, 2021 in Raleigh, N.C.
Sierra Hull and Béla Fleck perform a duet during the IBMA Bluegrass Live at Red Hat Amphitheater on Friday, October 1, 2021 in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Fiddle player Michael Cleveland smiles as the crowd cheers one of the songs from the Bela Fleck’s “My Bluegrass Heart” at IBMA Bluegrass Live! at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater, Friday night, Oct. 1, 2021.
Fiddle player Michael Cleveland smiles as the crowd cheers one of the songs from the Bela Fleck’s “My Bluegrass Heart” at IBMA Bluegrass Live! at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater, Friday night, Oct. 1, 2021. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
Bela Fleck, Justin Moses, Sierra Hull, Mark Schatz, Brian Sutton and Michael Cleveland perform at IBMA Bluegrass Live! at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater, Friday night, Oct. 1, 2021.
Bela Fleck, Justin Moses, Sierra Hull, Mark Schatz, Brian Sutton and Michael Cleveland perform at IBMA Bluegrass Live! at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater, Friday night, Oct. 1, 2021. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
Sister Sadie’s Deanie Richardson cuts loose on the fiddle at IBMA Bluegrass Live! at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater, Friday night, Oct. 1, 2021.
Sister Sadie’s Deanie Richardson cuts loose on the fiddle at IBMA Bluegrass Live! at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater, Friday night, Oct. 1, 2021. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
Hasee Ciaccio on bass peforms with Sister Sadie at IBMA Bluegrass Live! at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater, Friday night, Oct. 1, 2021.
Hasee Ciaccio on bass peforms with Sister Sadie at IBMA Bluegrass Live! at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater, Friday night, Oct. 1, 2021. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
Del McCoury sits in his band’s dressing room before performing at the at the 32nd Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday night, Sept. 30, 2021.
Del McCoury sits in his band’s dressing room before performing at the at the 32nd Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday night, Sept. 30, 2021. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
Travis Book, double bass player for The Infamous Stringdusters, gives a thumbs-up to Jim Lauderdale after a soundcheck before the 32nd Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards at Raleigh, NCÕs Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts on Sept 30.
Travis Book, double bass player for The Infamous Stringdusters, gives a thumbs-up to Jim Lauderdale after a soundcheck before the 32nd Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards at Raleigh, NCÕs Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts on Sept 30. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
Infamous Stringdusters dobro player Andy Hall (right) and fiddle player Jeremy Garrett warm up before performing at and hosting the at the 32nd Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday night, Sept. 30, 2021.
Infamous Stringdusters dobro player Andy Hall (right) and fiddle player Jeremy Garrett warm up before performing at and hosting the at the 32nd Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday night, Sept. 30, 2021. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
Del McCoury jokes backstage after sharing Male Vocalist of the Year honors at the at the 32nd Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday night, Sept. 30, 2021.
Del McCoury jokes backstage after sharing Male Vocalist of the Year honors at the at the 32nd Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday night, Sept. 30, 2021. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
Ronnie Stoneman poses with the plaque honoring bluegrass pioneers The Stoneman Family, who were inducted into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame at the 32nd Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday night, Sept. 30, 2021.
Ronnie Stoneman poses with the plaque honoring bluegrass pioneers The Stoneman Family, who were inducted into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame at the 32nd Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday night, Sept. 30, 2021. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
The International Bluegrass Music Association’s annual conference, awards, Bluegrass Ramble, and the street music festival, IBMA Bluegrass Live, return to Raleigh, N.C. for the first time in two years.
The International Bluegrass Music Association’s annual conference, awards, Bluegrass Ramble, and the street music festival, IBMA Bluegrass Live, return to Raleigh, N.C. for the first time in two years. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
Bella White plays for the crowd at The Pour House at IBMA’s Bluegrass Ramble in downtown Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday evening, Sept. 28, 2021.
Bella White plays for the crowd at The Pour House at IBMA’s Bluegrass Ramble in downtown Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday evening, Sept. 28, 2021. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
A musician’s boot keeps time among microphone cables during the Bluegrass Ramble in downtown Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday evening, Sept. 28, 2021.
A musician’s boot keeps time among microphone cables during the Bluegrass Ramble in downtown Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday evening, Sept. 28, 2021. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
Bella White plays for the crowd at The Pour House at IBMAÕs Bluegrass Ramble in downtown Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday evening, Sept. 28, 2021.
Bella White plays for the crowd at The Pour House at IBMAÕs Bluegrass Ramble in downtown Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday evening, Sept. 28, 2021. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
The Sweet Lillies take the stage at The Pour House as Becca Bisque raps while playing the washboard with Julie Gussaroff on bass during IBMA’s Bluegrass Ramble in downtown Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday evening, Sept. 28, 2021.
The Sweet Lillies take the stage at The Pour House as Becca Bisque raps while playing the washboard with Julie Gussaroff on bass during IBMA’s Bluegrass Ramble in downtown Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday evening, Sept. 28, 2021. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
Becca Bisque performs on fiddle as the Sweet Lillies, plays their string-band soul at IBMA’s Bluegrass Ramble in downtown Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday evening, Sept. 28, 2021.
Becca Bisque performs on fiddle as the Sweet Lillies, plays their string-band soul at IBMA’s Bluegrass Ramble in downtown Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday evening, Sept. 28, 2021. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
The Sweet Lillies perform at The Pour House during IBMA’s Bluegrass Ramble in downtown Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday evening, Sept. 28, 2021.
The Sweet Lillies perform at The Pour House during IBMA’s Bluegrass Ramble in downtown Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday evening, Sept. 28, 2021. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
The Sweet Lillies bring their string band soul, sequins...and washboard to The Pour House for their set during IBMA’s Bluegrass Ramble in downtown Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday evening, Sept. 28, 2021.
The Sweet Lillies bring their string band soul, sequins...and washboard to The Pour House for their set during IBMA’s Bluegrass Ramble in downtown Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday evening, Sept. 28, 2021. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
Brian Oberlin and members of Full Cord Bluegrass from Grand Haven, Michigan perform on Thursday, September 29, 2021 at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Brian Oberlin and members of Full Cord Bluegrass from Grand Haven, Michigan perform on Thursday, September 29, 2021 at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Bass player Todd Kirchner and members of Full Cord Bluegrass from Grand Haven, Michigan perform on Thursday, September 29, 2021 at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, N
Bass player Todd Kirchner and members of Full Cord Bluegrass from Grand Haven, Michigan perform on Thursday, September 29, 2021 at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, N Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Bass player Todd Kirchner and members of Full Cord Bluegrass from Grand Haven, Michigan perform on Thursday, September 29, 2021 at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, N
Bass player Todd Kirchner and members of Full Cord Bluegrass from Grand Haven, Michigan perform on Thursday, September 29, 2021 at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, N Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
High Fidelity bassist Vickie Vaughn walks the red carpet as she arrives for the IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards at Duke Energy Center on Thursday, September 29, 2021 in Raleigh, N.C.
High Fidelity bassist Vickie Vaughn walks the red carpet as she arrives for the IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards at Duke Energy Center on Thursday, September 29, 2021 in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Daniel Mullins and Santana Mullins pose on the red carpet as they arrive for the IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards at Duke Energy Center on Thursday, September 29, 2021 in Raleigh, N.C.
Daniel Mullins and Santana Mullins pose on the red carpet as they arrive for the IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards at Duke Energy Center on Thursday, September 29, 2021 in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Price Sisters, twins Lauren and Leanna Price, arrive for the IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards at Duke Energy Center on Thursday, September 29, 2021 in Raleigh, N.C.
The Price Sisters, twins Lauren and Leanna Price, arrive for the IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards at Duke Energy Center on Thursday, September 29, 2021 in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Caleb Smith of Balsam Range does an interview on the red carpet as they arrive for the IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards at Duke Energy Center on Thursday, September 29, 2021 in Raleigh, N.C.
Caleb Smith of Balsam Range does an interview on the red carpet as they arrive for the IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards at Duke Energy Center on Thursday, September 29, 2021 in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Pattie Hopkins Kinlaw, Hank Smith and Billie Feather of Hank, Pattie & The Current perform at the Lincoln Theater during the IBMA Bluegrass Ramble on Thursday, September 29, 2021 in Raleigh, N.C.
Pattie Hopkins Kinlaw, Hank Smith and Billie Feather of Hank, Pattie & The Current perform at the Lincoln Theater during the IBMA Bluegrass Ramble on Thursday, September 29, 2021 in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Pattie Hopkins Kinlaw, of Hank, Pattie & The Current performs at the Lincoln Theater during the IBMA Bluegrass Ramble on Thursday, September 29, 2021 in Raleigh, N.C.
Pattie Hopkins Kinlaw, of Hank, Pattie & The Current performs at the Lincoln Theater during the IBMA Bluegrass Ramble on Thursday, September 29, 2021 in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Del McCoury sings with his son Ronnie McCoury during the IBMA Bluegrass Live at Red Hat Amphitheater on Friday, October 1, 2021 in Raleigh, N.C.
Del McCoury sings with his son Ronnie McCoury during the IBMA Bluegrass Live at Red Hat Amphitheater on Friday, October 1, 2021 in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Del McCoury smiles as he introduces his band during the IBMA Bluegrass Live at Red Hat Amphitheater on Friday, October 1, 2021 in Raleigh, N.C.
Del McCoury smiles as he introduces his band during the IBMA Bluegrass Live at Red Hat Amphitheater on Friday, October 1, 2021 in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Del McCoury sings with his son Ronnie McCoury during the IBMA Bluegrass Live at Red Hat Amphitheater on Friday, October 1, 2021 in Raleigh, N.C.
Del McCoury sings with his son Ronnie McCoury during the IBMA Bluegrass Live at Red Hat Amphitheater on Friday, October 1, 2021 in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Del McCoury Band performs during the IBMA Bluegrass Live at Red Hat Amphitheater on Friday, October 1, 2021 in Raleigh, N.C.
The Del McCoury Band performs during the IBMA Bluegrass Live at Red Hat Amphitheater on Friday, October 1, 2021 in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published September 29, 2021 at 7:21 PM.

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