Grascals again tops in bluegrass

The Grascals won entertainer of the year for the second year in a row, while newcomers the Infamous Stringdusters tied for most awards with three during the International Bluegrass Music Awards.

The Infamous Stringdusters’ debut album, “Fork in the Road,” tied with veteran J.D. Crowe and the New South’s “Lefty’s Old Guitar” for album of the year. The album’s title track won song of the year -- an award they shared with songwriters Chris Jones and John Pennell -- and the group also was chosen the year’s emerging artists in ceremonies Thursday night in Nashville.

Banjo ace Tony Trischka also took home three awards: banjo player of the year and both instrumental album of the year and recorded event of the year for his “Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular.”