See which artists have been nominated for an Americana Award for 2019
The Americana Music Association today announced the nominees for its 18th annual Americana Honors & Awards.
ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
“To the Sunset,” Amanda Shires, Produced by Dave Cobb
“The Tree,” Lori McKenna, Produced by Dave Cobb
“The Tree of Forgiveness,” John Prine, Produced by Dave Cobb
“Walk Through Fire,” Yola, Produced by Dan Auerbach
ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
Brandi Carlile
Rhiannon Giddens
Kacey Musgraves
Mavis Staples
DUO/GROUP OF THE YEAR:
I’m With Her
Our Native Daughters
Tedeschi Trucks Band
The War and Treaty
EMERGING ACT OF THE YEAR:
Jade Bird
J.S. Ondara
Erin Rae
The War and Treaty
Yola
INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR:
Chris Eldridge
Eamon McLoughlin
Chris Powell
Michael Rinne
SONG OF THE YEAR:
“By Degrees,” Mark Erelli, Rosanne Cash, Sheryl Crow, Lori McKenna, Anais Mitchell & Josh Ritter, Written by Mark Erelli
“Mockingbird,” Ruston Kelly, Written by Ruston Kelly
“People Get Old,” Lori McKenna, Written by Lori McKenna
“Summer’s End,” John Prine, Written by Pat McLaughlin and John Prine
The winners of each category will be announced during the Americana Honors & Awards on Wednesday, September 11 2019 at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. The celebrated program is the hallmark event of AmericanaFest, which runs from September 10-15 2019.
Every year, the Americana Music Association honors distinguished members of the music community with six member-voted annual awards and with Lifetime Achievement Awards, which will be announced leading up to Americana music’s biggest night.
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See which artists have been nominated for an Americana Award for 2019
May 15, 2019
Cool! Rob you should choose your favourites of the noms and post em FB! I also like your “Ou Albums of the Months” add cyc;ling through them. Nice touch!
May 15, 2019
Guy. You’re right on it as usual! I might just declare my tips before the big event…for daws to peck at…need to catch up with a couple of new artists first. Cheers!