45th Annual SPBGMA

MIDWEST BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS

– & 36th MIDWEST CONVENTION –

January 11-12, 2019

Held at the Capitol Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, Jefferson City, MO

 

2019 MIDWEST AWARD WINNERS

1. Bluegrass Promoter of the Year:  Darrell & Ashley Turnbull

 

2. Bluegrass Songwriter of the Year:  Hal Cottrell

 

3. Bluegrass Album of the Year:  "WALKING A STRAIGHT PATH" by The Baker Family on Independent label

 

4. Bass Fiddle Performer of the Year:  Wyatt Harman

 

5. Dobro Performer of the Year:  Brooke Punches

 

6. Guitar Performer of the Year:  Bull Harman

 

7. Mandolin Performer of the Year:  Carina Baker

 

8. Banjo Performer of the Year:  Mark Hargrove

 

9. Fiddle Performer of the Year:  Trustin Baker

 

10. Female Vocalist of the Year (Overall): Carina Baker

 

11. Male Vocalist of the Year (Overall):  Dave Maravilla

 

12.  Bluegrass Gospel Group of the Year:  Potters Wheel

 

13. Vocal Group of the Year:  The Punches

 

14. Instrumental Group of the Year:  Lori King & Junction 63

 

15. Bluegrass Band of the Year (Overall):  Bull Harman & Bull's Eye

 

16. Entertainer(s) of the Year:  The Bakers