About MBI Awards
The Musician/Bandleader/Instrumentalist (MBI) Awards are voted on by the Academy's professional members. The categories honor the behind-the-scenes musicians, producers, engineers and industry professionals who contribute so much to the artistry, success and longevity of country music.
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The 47th ACM Awards Nominees have been announced!
Producer of the Year
- Mark Bright
- Buddy Cannon
- Nathan Chapman
- Jay Joyce
- Frank Liddell
Audio Engineer of the Year
- Jeff Balding
- Derek Bason
- John Kelton
- Mills Logan
- Justin Niebank
Bass Player of the Year
- Mike Brignardello
- Kevin "Swine" Grantt
- Mark Hill
- Michael Rhodes
- Jimmy Lee Sloas
Percussionist/Drummer of the Year
- Matt Chamberlain
- Chad Cromwell
- Shannon Forrest
- Chris McHugh
- Greg Morrow
Fiddle Player of the Year
- Glen Duncan
- Stuart Duncan
- Larry Franklin
- Joe Spivey
- Jonathan Yudkin
Guitarist of the Year
- J.T. Corenflos
- Kenny Greenberg
- Jay Joyce
- Brent Mason
- Adam Shoenfeld
Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year
- Tony Harrell
- John Hobbs
- John Jarvis
- Charlie Judge
- Michael Rojas
Specialty Instrument(s) Player of the Year
- Eric Darken
- Aubrey Haynie
- Ilya Toshinsky
- John Willis
- Jonathan Yudkin
Steel Guitar Player of the Year
- Paul Franklin
- Mike Johnson
- Greg Leisz
- Russ Pahl
- Scotty Sanders
2011 MBI Awards Winners
The Academy of Country Music has announced winners for this year's MBI Awards. Special Awards, Industry Awards and MBI Awards are presented to recipients at ACM Honors, a special event held annually in the fall at the historic Ryman Auditorium. The 5th Annual ACM Honors is set for Monday, Sept. 19th at 7 p.m. Tickets will be available to the public in August. Congratulations to the talented musicians below!
2011 MBI Awards Winners
| Award | Winner |
| Producer of the Year | Paul Worley |
| Audio Engineer of the Year | Chuck Ainlay |
| Bass Player of the Year | Glenn Worf |
| Percussionist/Drummer of the Year | Eddie Bayers |
| Guitarist of the Year | Tom Bukovac |
| Fiddle Player of the Year | Aubrey Haynie |
| Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year | Gordon Mote |
| Specialty Instrument(s) Player of the Year | Bryan Sutton |
| Steel Guitar Player of the Year | Dan Dugmore |