Charlottesville, VA (September 19, 2025)—Rebel Records is thrilled to congratulate The Kody Norris Show on winning their first International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Bluegrass Music Award, taking home Music Video of the Year for their rousing take on "The Auctioneer." The trophy was presented last night at the 36th Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Lifted from the band’s 2025 Rebel Records release Highfalutin Hillbilly, “The Auctioneer” salutes a timeless country staple penned by Leroy Van Dyke and Buddy Black. The winning clip was produced by James Gilley with videography by Nate Wiles and captures the group’s trademark showmanship, joyful crowd energy, and Kody’s lightning-quick auctioneer patter.
“This is one of those pinch-me moments,” says Kody Norris. “‘The Auctioneer’ is part of my story, and we made this video in the spirit of family, friends, and the fans who’ve hollered for it at every show. To be recognized by the IBMA community for something that’s so close to home means the world to us. Thank you, IBMA, Rebel Records, our team, and every single fan who’s cheered us on.”
“We’ve believed in Kody and this band from day one,” adds Mark Freeman, President of Rebel Records. “‘The Auctioneer’ packs everything that makes The Kody Norris Show special: tradition, sparkle, and heart. Congratulations to Kody, Mary Rachel, Josiah, and Charlie, and to the creative team of James Gilley and Nate Wiles for bringing this song to life.” |
