44th Annual SPBGMA

MIDWEST BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS

– & 35th MIDWEST CONVENTION –

January 12-13, 2018

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

 

2018 MIDWEST AWARD WINNERS

1. Bluegrass Promoter of the Year:  Darrell & Barb Ottman

 

2. Bluegrass Songwriter of the Year:  Chuck Lahr

 

3. Bluegrass Album of the Year:  "FAMILY TREE" by Lori King and Junction 63 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:  Joe King

 

7. Mandolin Performer of the Year:  Kevin Amburgey

 

8. Banjo Performer of the Year:  Dave Anderson

 

9. Fiddle Performer of the Year:  Trustin Baker

 

10. Female Vocalist of the Year (Overall): Brooke Punches

 

11. Male Vocalist of the Year (Overall):  Chuck Lahr

 

12.  Bluegrass Gospel Group of the Year:  The Punches

 

13. Vocal Group of the Year:  Driven

 

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

 

15. Bluegrass Band of the Year (Overall):  Chuck Lahr & Purdy River Boys

 

16. Entertainer(s) of the Year:  Bruce Punches