NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As announced by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) today, award-winning country & bluegrass group The Kody Norris Show is nominated for two categories, including New Artist of the Year and Music Video of the Year for their single “I Call Her Sunshine.” This year marks The Kody Norris Show’s first official nominations at the IBMA Awards. The group was recently honored with a new exhibit at The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Owensboro, Kentucky highlighting their music and career from throughout the years. The new exhibit, Rhinestone Revival: The Kody Norris Show, features several of the band’s brightly colored suits with intricate rhinestones and embroidery, cowboy boots, hats, instruments, and awards.
“Now this excites us,” shares Kody Norris. “We were listening to the nominees live and were absolutely shocked to hear our name in both categories! We hope our fans and voting members will remember The Kody Norris Show when casting the final ballot!”
“We are so thrilled for The Kody Norris Show! Momentum has been building for the band and we are excited to see the IBMA voters confirm what we already know: The Kody Norris Shown is one of the best in the business!” – Mark Freeman/ Owner, Rebel Records
Tickets are now on sale for the 35th annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards, and for all IBMA World of Bluegrass events; visit worldofbluegrass.org for details.
On the heels of the nominations, the Grand Ole Opry has invited The Kody Norris Show to return, nearly one year after their Opry debut (August 9, 2023). On Wednesday, July 31st, the group will once again perform on the revered stage, followed days later with a full concert at the legendary Station Inn, Saturday, August 3rd.
Earlier this year, the band brought home seven trophies from SPBGMA for Entertainer of the Year, Instrumental Group of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Band (Overall) of the Year. Adding to the wins, Mary Rachel Nalley-Norris was named Fiddle Performer of the Year, and Josiah Tyree won Banjo Performer of the Year.
Of the twelve songs included on The Kody Norris Show’s latest album, Rhinestone Revival, four are penned by frontman Kody Norris: “Baltimore I’m Leaving,” “Please Tell Me Why,” “Gotta Get My Baby Back,” and their latest single, “Fiddler’s Rock.” Last October, the first single, “Mountain Rosalie,” was released along with an accompanying lyric video. New elements to Rhinestone Revival include a track sung by Kody’s fiddling “sweetie” Mary Rachel Nalley-Norris, who steps out on “Endless Highway,” a tune Alison Krauss made famous in 1990. In addition, the band’s banjo ace, Josiah Tyree, takes the lead on their current single, “I Call Her Sunshine.” Charlie Lowman rounds out the group, keeping perfect time on bass.
The Kody Norris Show continues bringing bluegrass music to both core fans of the genre and new audiences. They are a youthful voice in bluegrass music, and insiders have awarded them multiple IBMA & SPBGMA Nominations and wins, including Entertainer of the Year, Instrumental Group of the Year, Guitar Performer of the Year for Kody Norris, and Fiddler of the Year for Mary Rachel Nalley-Norris. The Kody Norris Show’s album All Suited Up (2021) charted at #7, and Rhinestone Revival (2023) at #8 on the Billboard charts. Their trademarked high-energy style delivers an unrivaled live show experience. The band has played the Ryman Auditorium, Grand Ole Opry, SiriusXM, and other stages worldwide. Rife with rhinestones, loaded with laughs, and a heaping helping of high-powered traditional music, The Kody Norris Show is truly one of a kind. For more information, visit thekodynorrisshow.com.
About the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum:
Located in Owensboro, Kentucky, the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum is a nonprofit dedicated to the history and preservation of bluegrass music. Among the many community and educational events produced by the Hall of Fame is the annual ROMP Festival, a four-day bluegrass music festival attended by over 25,000 annually. Learn more about the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum at bluegrasshall.org and connect with us on social media @bluegrasshall.
ABOUT IBMA
IBMA – the International Bluegrass Music Association – is the non-profit music
association that connects, educates, and empowers bluegrass professionals and enthusiasts, honoring tradition and encouraging innovation in the bluegrass community worldwide.
