Gaven Largent Wins IBMA Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year Award

Nashville, TN - The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) has announced the recipients of the 2023 Momentum Awards, awarded today as part of this week’s IBMA World of Bluegrass in Raleigh, NC.

Gaven Largent, resophonic guitarist for East Nash Grass and the Dan Tyminski Band, received the 2023 IBMA Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year Award.

The IBMA Momentum Awards focus on artists and industry professionals who are in the early stages of their bluegrass music careers. There are four performance awards: one each for Band and Vocalist, and two for Instrumentalist.

Two more awards recognize industry achievement: Industry Involvement, and Mentor. The Mentor Award is the one Momentum Award that recognizes veteran bluegrass professionals, where they have made significant contributions fostering excellence in young bluegrass performers and members of the industry. Nominees and recipients are selected by a multiple, committee-driven process.