The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum has announced Adam Engelhardt as its new executive director. The hiring committee was ecstatic to bring a seasoned music industry professional to lead the organization’s future growth.
Engelhardt brings over two decades of experience to the position, including 20 years as owner and operator of Engelhardt Music Group, a production and recording company that boasts a catalog of more than 650 releases. He has also been a studio operations manager and record producer at Sony Music Publishing since 2008.
In addition to his industry background, Engelhardt has actively contributed to various music associations, including the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA), the Country Music Association, the Audio Engineering Society, and the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. Currently, he chairs the IBMA board, underscoring his dedication to the bluegrass community.
“We are very excited to have Adam coming on board to serve as our new executive director,” said Chris Love, chair of the Hall of Fame & Museum’s board of directors. “Adam brings a deep level of experience and knowledge of the bluegrass industry and a passion for not only the history but also the bright future of bluegrass music. Further, his leadership skills developed by leading a team in the music industry for over 20 years will undoubtedly allow him to maximize the current strengths of the Hall of Fame and Museum to shape a vision for the future.”
Engelhardt expressed his excitement about the role and its connection to Kentucky’s rich bluegrass heritage.
“I am honored to step into the role of executive director at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, an institution that celebrates the rich heritage of bluegrass music right here in its birthplace of Kentucky,” Engelhardt said. “With over 20 years of experience in the music business and a deep personal love for this genre, I look forward to building on the Hall of Fame and Museum’s already strong success. I will strive to honor the legendary Hall of Famers, strengthen our community’s ties to this timeless music, and continue to share the story of bluegrass music with audiences around the world.”
For more information about the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, visit bluegrasshall.org.
