Overview

• The annual IBMA Awards will take place on Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern at Chattanooga’s Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium, marking the first ceremony outside Raleigh
• Comedian and banjoist Steve Martin will share hosting duties with Grammy-winning banjoist Alison Brown
• Their duet “5 Days Out, 2 Days Back” is nominated for Song of the Year, Music Video of the Year and Collaborative Recording of the Year
• Chattanooga is slated to host the awards through at least 2027 under a multi-year agreement
• Tickets for the 2025 awards are now available for purchase via Ticketmaster