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Revered bluegrass virtuosos Jason Carter and Michael Cleveland’s “Outrun the Rain” picked up two awards, Song of the Year and Collaborative Recording of the Year. The song is from their 2025 Carter & Cleveland album, which won Album of the Year.

The IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Show, co-hosted by Steve Martin and Alison Brown, was held at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

SONG OF THE YEAR  
Outrun the Rain – Jason Carter & Michael Cleveland
Songwriters: Terry Herd/Jimmy Yeary
Producers: Jason Carter/Michael Cleveland
Label: Fiddle Man Records

ALBUM OF THE YEAR  
Carter & Cleveland – Jason Carter & Michael Cleveland
Producers: Jason Carter/Michael Cleveland
Label: Fiddle Man Records

COLLABORATIVE RECORDING OF THE YEAR  
Outrun the Rain – Jason Carter, Michael Cleveland, Jaelee Roberts & Vince Gill
Songwriters: Terry Herd/Jimmy Yeary
Producers: Jason Carter/Michael Cleveland
Label: Fiddle Man Records

During the Awards Show, the 2025 inductees into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame were honored: pioneering bluegrass band Hot Rize, The Bluegrass Cardinals, celebrated for its flawless harmonies, virtuoso playing, and original material, and influential African American musician Arnold Shultz, whose influence shaped the development of bluegrass music.

Awards are determined by the professional membership of the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA), the nonprofit trade organization that connects and empowers bluegrass professionals.

IBMA World of Bluegrass®, in partnership with Chattanooga Tourism Co. and Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, runs September 16-20, 2025. The week, the most important in bluegrass music, encompasses four events: the IBMA Business Conference, Sept.  16-18 at the Chattanooga Convention Center; the IBMA Bluegrass Ramble, an innovative series of showcases taking place Sept. 16-18 in local Chattanooga venues; the 36th Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards, scheduled for Thursday evening, Sept. 18; and IBMA Bluegrass Live!®, Sept. 19-20, a two-day festival of live performances and fan experiences.

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The Latin GRAMMY Awards will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 8:00 pm ET.

Category 24 – Best Contemporary Tropical Album
For Albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or
instrumental Contemporary Tropical recordings.

Calidosa
Mike Bahía
[Warner Music México, S.A. de C.V.]

Puñito De Yocahú
Vicente García
[Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]

Ilusión Óptica
Pedrito Martínez
[GroundUP Music LLC]

Bingo
Alain Pérez
[Alaín Perez under exclusive license to Puntilla]

Fiesta Candelaria
Puerto Candelaria
[Merlín Studios Producciones S.A.S]

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Gardena Jazz Festival Draws Thousands of Fans

*The 22nd Annual Gardena Jazz Festival lit up Rowley Park on August 24, 2025, with over 7,000 jazz lovers in attendance. Blessed with perfect Sunday weather, fans gathered to enjoy food vendors, local merchants, and world-class music.

Organized by Senator Steven Bradford and the City of Gardena Recreation & Parks Department, the festival has become one of Southern California’s most beloved summer traditions.

This year’s lineup featured powerhouse talent, including the Tatiana Tate Quartet, the Dirti Ryce Band, Robert Glasper, Avery Sunshine, and headliner Arturo Sandoval. The diverse mix of performers kept the crowd energized from start to finish, blending modern jazz, soulful vocals, and timeless trumpet brilliance. Major sponsors helped bring the event to life, making it another milestone for Gardena’s thriving music culture.

EURWEB award-winning contributor Keith O’Derek of Upfront Productions captured the magic on video, producing, shooting, and editing coverage of the full event. Fans who couldn’t attend in person will get to experience the festival’s highlights through his lens.

Arturo Sandoval Headlines With Masterful Performance

The festival’s brightest spotlight shone on Arturo Sandoval, a 10-time Grammy winner and one of the most respected trumpeters in the world. Known for his dazzling technique and soulful style, Sandoval’s set captivated the audience, proving once again why he’s considered a living legend of jazz and beyond.

Sandoval’s ability to weave between jazz, classical, and Latin sounds created an unforgettable performance. His trumpet soared over the Gardena crowd, delivering a mix of virtuosity and emotion that kept fans on their feet. For many in attendance, seeing Sandoval in such an intimate festival setting was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Sharing the stage with talents like Robert Glasper and Avery Sunshine, Sandoval elevated the event into a true celebration of jazz’s diversity. From high-energy solos to heartfelt ballads, his artistry served as a reminder of music’s power to connect generations and cultures.

Arturo Sandoval: From Cuba to Global Icon

Born November 6, 1949, in Artemisa, Cuba, Arturo Sandoval’s journey to stardom began with classical trumpet training at the Cuban National School of Arts. By his teenage years, he was playing in Cuba’s national band. In the 1970s, he co-founded the groundbreaking ensemble Irakere, blending jazz, funk, rock, and Cuban rhythms to worldwide acclaim.

His life took a dramatic turn when he met Dizzy Gillespie in 1977. Gillespie became his mentor and ultimately helped him defect to the United States in 1989 during a European tour. Sandoval later became a U.S. citizen in 1998, cementing his place as a vital voice in American jazz.

Over his career, Sandoval has performed with major symphonies, recorded across genres, and composed original trumpet concertos. His versatility earned him not only 10 Grammy Awards but also 6 Billboard Awards and an Emmy for scoring the HBO film For Love or Country, which dramatized his life story.

Why Gardena Jazz Festival Matters

Events like the Gardena Jazz Festival keep jazz alive for new audiences, offering a space where legends like Arturo Sandoval share the stage with rising talents. For the city, it’s a cultural landmark that brings people together across generations and communities. For the fans, it’s a chance to see world-class artistry in a local, accessible setting.

With its mix of music, food, and community spirit, the festival represents everything jazz has always stood for—creativity, resilience, and connection. This year’s edition, headlined by Sandoval, will go down as one of its most memorable chapters yet.

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This Walter Trout x Classic Rock bundle comes with an exclusive, limited-edition Guitarwrist bracelet, made from guitar strings played by Walter Trout himself.

Walter Trout returns with Sign Of The Times, a brand new album looking at a world gone wrong…

Now 74, the bluesman is certainly not coasting on past glories. If anything, he’s more driven than ever – fuelled by a sense that time is both precious and urgent. “I never expected to make it this far,” he tells Classic Rock, recalling the addictions that nearly killed him in his twenties, and the liver failure that nearly took him a decade ago. “I’m like a cat. I’m on my third or fourth or fifth chance here. And with each one I get more involved in wanting to be an artist, wanting to say something that means something to somebody.”

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