NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Americana Music Association has revealed the lineup of performers for the 23rd annual Americana Honors & Awards. The event will take place in Nashville on September 18 at the renowned Ryman Auditorium. This year’s show will feature performances from a mix of award-winning legends, emerging artists, and fan favorites, including Blind Boys of Alabama, Brandy Clark with SistaStrings, Charles Wesley Godwin, Dave Alvin, Dwight Yoakam, Fantastic Negrito, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Jobi Riccio, Kaitlin Butts, Larkin Poe, The Milk Carton Kids, Noah Kahan, Sarah Jarosz, Shelby Lynne, Sierra Ferrell, Turnpike Troubadours, The War And Treaty, Waxahatchee with MJ Lenderman, and Wyatt Flores.
In addition to the annual “Of the Year” awards, which can be viewed here, the 2024 Honors & Awards will include Lifetime Achievement Honorees: Blind Boys of Alabama, Dave Alvin, Don Was, Dwight Yoakam, Rev. Gary Davis, and Shelby Lynne. Rev. Gary Davis will receive the Legacy Award posthumously in partnership with the National Museum of African American Music, and his recognition will feature a performance by Fantastic Negrito.
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The program will be filmed for broadcast on PBS in the Austin City Limits time slot in November. Over the past two decades, this prestigious ceremony has celebrated both iconic figures and innovative newcomers in Americana music. Memorable past performances have included Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash’s last live show together, and appearances from artists such as K.d. Lang, Van Morrison, Mavis Staples, Bob Weir, Buddy Guy, George Strait, Don Henley, John Prine with Bonnie Raitt, Gregg Allman, The Lumineers, Mumford & Sons, Alabama Shakes, Emmylou Harris, Solomon Burke, Rosanne Cash, Dr. John with Dan Auerbach, Irma Thomas, Levon Helm, Robert Plant, and many more.
The ceremony is a highlight of the 24th annual AMERICANAFEST, which will be held across various venues in Nashville from September 17-21. Tickets for the Americana Honors & Awards are currently available here. For more information on the association or to purchase passes to AMERICANAFEST, please visit americanamusic.org.
About the Americana Music Association:
The Americana Music Association is a professional not-for-profit trade organization dedicated to promoting the authentic voice of American roots music globally. The Association organizes various events throughout the year, including AMERICANAFEST and the acclaimed Americana Honors & Awards program. The Association receives substantial support from the Tennessee Department of Tourism, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC.
About AMERICANAFEST:
The 24th annual AMERICANAFEST will be held in Nashville from September 17-21, 2024. This five-day event showcases hundreds of artists and bands across numerous notable venues. It also features a top-tier industry conference, bringing together key figures in the music business to discuss current industry topics and issues. The Americana Honors & Awards celebrate music luminaries and welcome the next generation of trailblazers with unique performance pairings at Ryman Auditorium. For more information, please visit americanamusic.org.
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