The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum has announced Adam Engelhart as its new executive director. The hiring committee was thrilled to bring on board an experienced music industry professional to lead the organization's future growth.
Engelhardt brings more than 20 years of experience to the position, including 20 years as owner and operator of Engelhardt Music Group, a production and recording company with a catalog of more than 650 releases. Since 2008, he has also been a studio operations manager and record producer for Sony Music Publishing.
In addition to his career in the industry, Engelhardt has been an active contributor 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 and Sciences. He currently serves as Chairman of the IBMA Board of Directors, underscoring his dedication to the bluegrass community.
“We are very excited to have Adam join us as our new executive director,” said Chris Love, chairman of the Hall of Fame and 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 of bluegrass music but also its bright future. Additionally, having led music industry teams for over 20 years, His cultivated leadership skills will undoubtedly allow us to take full advantage of the Hall of Fame and Museum’s current strengths and shape our vision for the future.”
Engelhardt expressed excitement about the role and its connection to Kentucky’s rich bluegrass tradition.
“I am honored to take on the role of executive director of the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum, an institution that celebrates the rich tradition of bluegrass music in its birthplace of Kentucky,” said Engelhart. “With over 20 years of experience in the music industry and a deep personal love for this genre, I look forward to building on the Hall of Fame and Museum’s already great success. I pay tribute to the legendary Hall of Famers. We strive to represent this timeless music and our community, and continue to share the story of bluegrass music with audiences around the world.”
For more information about the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum, visit bluegrasshall.org.
