IS THE IBMA ON IT'S LAST LEGS?

The International Bluegrass Music Association may be going downhill fast. Shortly after the close of the 2014 World of Bluegrass in Raleigh, NC, IBMA executive director Nancy Cardwell has announced her resignation. She has served since 2011 following the resignation of longtime executive, Dan Hays. Hays was in charge during the development and growth of the IBMA over some 20 years of leadership. His departure left some questioning the financial stability of the IBMA. Now the timing of Cardwell's resignation seems to suggest that the 2014 WOB may not have been the booming success that was claimed.  What does all this mean for both the IBMA and bluegrass music generally?  Only time will tell, but it does not sound positive to this blogger.