Lydia Hamby

2026 Momentum Vocalist of the Year

The Momentum Vocalist of the Year award recognizes a vocalist who has shown, for the first time in his or her career, outstanding musical and professional development during the eligibility period. These award recipients are acknowledged for capturing the attention of regional bluegrass audiences, for their growing reputation among more established bluegrass artists and industry professionals, and their demonstrated profress towards future recognition by national and worldwide audiences.