Nancy Cardwell has been named executive director of the International Bluegrass Music Association, which received almost 70 applications for the position. The group had tapped Cardwell to be interim executive director back in March.

“Nancy is deeply connected to the bluegrass music community,” Zdonik noted, “and her experience in the IBMA office makes her uniquely prepared to take on the added duties of Executive Director. She is forward-thinking and has the right outlook to take us into the future. Her respect for the roots of the music, combined with her appreciation of the next generation, will guide the organization through the challenging times ahead.”