Sister Sadie is celebrating a major milestone after receiving multiple nominations at this year’s International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards. The groundbreaking all-female bluegrass group, who previously made history as the first and only all-women band to win IBMA Entertainer of the Year, earned five nominations across several major categories.
The band received recognition for Vocal Group, Album of the Year for their acclaimed release All Will Be Well, Music Video for “Let The Circle Be Broken,” and Collaborative Recording for “Just A Holler Over” with The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys.
For Sister Sadie, the nominations represent years of dedication, friendship, and a shared passion for bluegrass music.
“I was bawling,” shares fiddler Deanie Richardson. “Every one of us puts so much into this band, and to be recognized like this means everything.”
The group’s individual members were also honored with additional nominations. Richardson earned nods for Fiddle Player and Instrumental Recording for “Cacklin’ Hen” with Kimber Ludiker. Gena Britt was recognized for Banjo Player and Music Video for “Ralph’s Banjo Special,” alongside Kristen Scott Benson and Alison Brown. Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Jaelee Roberts received nominations for New Artist and Female Vocalist.
Guitarist and vocalist Dani Flowers says the magic of Sister Sadie comes from the connection between the musicians.
“Being in Sister Sadie means playing with people who are truly incredible at what they do,” Flowers explains. “We’re a group of friends, but when we’re onstage and everything clicks, it’s something special.”
The band’s latest album, All Will Be Well, allowed Sister Sadie to explore new creative territory while staying connected to the heart of bluegrass. Richardson says the project reflects the band’s growth and the deep community that continues to surround the genre.
With members Deanie Richardson, Gena Britt, Jaelee Roberts, Dani Flowers, Rainy Miatke, and Katie Blomarz-Kimball, Sister Sadie continues to prove the power of collaboration and the impact of women shaping the future of bluegrass music. Their latest nominations place them among some of the genre’s biggest names, further cementing their influence and legacy.
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