Americana Music Honors & Awards
Marquee event for the Americana Music Association
The Americana Music Honors & Awards is the marquee event for the Americana Music Association . Beginning in 2002, the Americana Music Association honors distinguished members of the music community. Six member-voted awards and several Lifetime Achievement Awards are handed out while over 2000 artists, music-loving fans and entertainment industry executives look on.
The Honors & Awards have featured a variety of musical events, including Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash 's last live performance together.[ 1] Artists such as The Carolina Chocolate Drops , Robert Plant & His Band of Joy , Steve Earle & Allison Moorer , Rosanne Cash and John Fogerty have also performed for the event, and special appearances by artists like Kris Kristofferson (2003), Loretta Lynn (2004/2014), Billy Bob Thornton (2005), Bonnie Raitt (2012/2016), Dwight Yoakam (2016) and George Strait (2016) demonstrate the prestige of the genre and awards show.
The Honors & Awards show was first broadcast on national television in 2005. Also in 2005, SiriusXM , BBC2 , and Voice of America began broadcasting the show on radio. PBS began airing an abbreviated version during Austin City Limits in 2011.
The Americana Honors & Awards Show returned to the historic Ryman Auditorium on September 12, 2012. It was once again hosted by Jim Lauderdale , while the All Star Band was led by Buddy Miller . The 2012 Honors & Awards show was aired live on AXS TV [ 2] and later aired on Austin City Limits on PBS [ 3] and replayed on AXS TV. Lauderdale stepped down from hosting duties after the 2017 ceremony and the 2018–19 Honors & Awards were hosted by The Milk Carton Kids .[ 4] The show did not include a host in 2021.
Nomination process
The eligibility period for the Americana Music Association's “Of The Year” categories typically runs from April 1 through March 31 of the following year. Only active members of the Americana Music Association may participate in the Nomination and Election process. The winners are announced at the annual Americana Music Honors & Awards show.[ 5]
Below is the Criteria for each of the following categories:[ 5]
Album of the Year – Americana albums released during the eligibility period.
Song of the Year – Americana songs released from Albums released during the eligibility period.
Artist of the Year – An Artist who has had an exemplary year based on overall recognition and activity whether through album, song, radio airplay, publicity, touring, or other criteria within the eligibility period.
Emerging Act of the Year – Solo artist, duo, or group having an exemplary year and first blush of national public awareness through overall recognition and activity, whether through album, song, radio airplay, sales, publicity, touring, or other criteria during eligibility period who has not previously been nominated in any category.
Duo/Group of the Year – Duo/Group – have had an exemplary year based on overall recognition and activity, whether through album, song, radio airplay, publicity, touring, or other criteria within the eligibility period.
Instrumentalist of the Year : An award given to a collaborative musician having an exemplary year within the eligibility period based on overall recognition and activity, whether through work on an album, song, touring, or other criteria.
Competitive awards
All awards history information is also available on the Americana Music Association's website.[ 6]
Album of the Year
Year
Recipient
Work
Nominees
Ref.
2022
Allison Russell , produced by Dan Knobler
Outside Child
[ 7]
2021
Sturgill Simpson , Produced by David Ferguson & Sturgill Simpson
Cuttin’ Grass - Vol. 1 (Butcher Shoppe Sessions)
[ 8]
2020
The Highwomen , Produced by Dave Cobb
The Highwomen
[ 9]
2019
John Prine , Produced by Dave Cobb
The Tree of Forgiveness
[ 10]
2018
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit , Produced by Dave Cobb
The Nashville Sound
[ 11]
2017
Sturgill Simpson , Produced by Sturgill Simpson
A Sailor's Guide To Earth
[ 12]
2016
Jason Isbell , Produced by Dave Cobb
Something More Than Free
[ 13]
2015
Lucinda Williams , Produced by Lucinda Williams , Tom Overby, and Greg Leisz
Down Where The Spirit Meets The Bone
[ 14]
2014
Jason Isbell , Produced by Dave Cobb
Southeastern
[ 15]
2013
Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell , Produced by Brian Ahern
Old Yellow Moon
[ 16]
2012
Various Artists, Produced by Tamara Saviano
This One's For Him: A Tribute to Guy Clark
[ 17]
2011
Robert Plant , Produced by Robert Plant and Buddy Miller
Band of Joy
[ 18]
2010
Rosanne Cash , Produced by John Leventhal
The List
[ 19]
2009
Buddy & Julie Miller , Produced by Buddy & Julie Miller
Written In Chalk
[ 20]
2008
Alison Krauss & Robert Plant , Produced by T Bone Burnett
Raising Sand
[ 21]
2007
Patty Griffin , Produced by Griffin McCarthy and Mike McCarthy
Children Running Through
[ 22]
2006
James McMurtry , Produced by James McMurtry
Childish Things
[ 23]
2005
Buddy Miller , Produced by Buddy Miller
Universal United House of Prayer
[ 24]
2004
Loretta Lynn , Produced by Jack White
Van Lear Rose
[ 25]
2003
Johnny Cash , Produced by Rick Rubin
American IV: The Man Comes Around
[ 26]
2002
Buddy & Julie Miller , Produced by Buddy & Julie Miller
Buddy & Julie Miller
[ 27]
Song of the Year
Year
Recipients
Work
Nominees
Ref
2022
Brandi Carlile , written by Brandi Carlile , Dave Cobb , Phil Hanseroth and Tim Hanseroth
"Right on Time "
[ 7]
2021
John Prine, written by Pat McLaughlin and John Prine
"I Remember Everything "
[ 8]
2020
The Highwomen , written by Brandi Carlile , Natalie Hemby , and Lori McKenna
"Crowded Table "
[ 9]
2019
John Prine , written by Pat McLaughlin and John Prine
"Summer's End"
[ 10]
2018
Jason Isbell , written by Jason Isbell
"If We Were Vampires"
[ 11]
2017
Rodney Crowell , written by Rodney Crowell
"It Ain't Over Yet"
[ 12]
2016
Jason Isbell, written by Jason Isbell
"24 Frames"
[ 13]
2015
Sturgill Simpson , written by Sturgill Simpson
"Turtles All The Way Down "
[ 14]
2014
Jason Isbell , written by Jason Isbell
"Cover Me Up"
[ 15]
2013
Shovels & Rope , written by Shovels & Rope
"Birmingham"
[ 16]
2012
Jason Isbell , written by Jason Isbell
“Alabama Pines”
[ 17]
2011
Justin Townes Earle , written by Justin Townes Earle
“Harlem River Blues”
[ 18]
2010
Ryan Bingham , written by Ryan Bingham and T-Bone Burnett
"The Weary Kind "
[ 19]
2009
Julie Miller , written by Julie Miller
"Chalk"
[ 20]
2008
Hayes Carll , written by Brian Keane and Hayes Carll
"She Left Me for Jesus"
[ 21]
2007
Darrell Scott , written by Darrell Scott
"Hank Williams' Ghost"
[ 22]
2006
James McMurtry , written by James McMurtry
"We Can't Make It Here"
[ 23]
2005
Mark Heard , written by Mark Heard
"Worry Too Much"
[ 24]
2004
Rodney Crowell , written by Rodney Crowell
"Fate's Right Hand"
[ 25]
2003
Trent Reznor , written by Trent Reznor
"Hurt "
[ 26]
2002
Jim Lauderdale , written by Jim Lauderdale
"She's Looking At Me"
[ 27]
Artist of the Year
John Prine has been named artist of the year in 2005, 2017 and 2018
2013 recipient
Dwight Yoakam
Buddy Miller is the first person to win artist of the year twice
Pioneering country singer
Loretta Lynn was named artist of the year in 2004
Inaugural winner
Jim Lauderdale has hosted the awards since its inception
Duo/Group of the Year
Instrumentalist of the Year
Emerging Act of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Americana Trailblazer Award
First Amendment Center and Americana Music Association "Spirit of Americana" Free Speech Award/Inspiration Award
Jack Emerson Lifetime Achievement Award for Executive
Lifetime Achievement Award for Instrumentalist
Lifetime Achievement Award for Producer/Engineer
Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting
President's Award
WagonMaster/Lifetime Achievement Award
UK Americana Music Association Awards
The inaugural UK AMA awards were presented by the UK Americana Music Association were held at St John at Hackney in London on 3 February 2016 and was hosted by Bob Harris and Ethan Johns .[ 30] The second annual UK Americana awards were held on 2 February 2017 and the third awards were held on 1 February 2018.[ 31] The fifth awards were held on 30 January 2020.[ 32] The 2021 ceremony was held virtually on 29 January due to the COVID-19 pandemic .[ 33] The 2022 ceremony was held at the Hackney Empire and was hosted by Harris and Baylen Leonard on 26 January 2023.[ 34]
UK Album of the Year
International Album of the Year
UK Artist of the Year
International Artist of the Year
UK Song of the Year
2023 - “Car Crash” by Hannah White
2022 – "Willing" by Lady Nade
2021 – "I Don't Wanna Lie" by Yola , Dan Auerbach and Bobby Wood
2020 – "Little Piece of Heaven" by Elles Bailey , Bobby Wood and Dan Auerbach
2019 – "Southern Wind" by Dean Owens
2018 – "Home" by Yola Carter
2017 – "The 4:19" by Al Lewis and Alva Leigh (Lewis & Leigh)
2016 – "Clear Water" by Danny George Wilson and Paul Lush (Danny and the Champions of the World )
International Song of the Year
Bob Harris Emerging Artist of the Year
2023 – The Hanging Stars
2022 – Lauren Housley
2021 – Robbie Cavanaugh and Demi Marriner
2020 – Ferris & Sylvester
2019 – Curse of Lono
2018 – The Wandering Hearts
2017 – Wildwood Kin [ 35]
2016 – Robert Vincent [ 36]
UK Instrumentalist of the Year
2023 – Holly Carter (steel guitar)
2022 – Michelle Stodart (guitar)
2021 – Anna Corcoran (piano)
2020 – Siân Monaghan (drums)
2019 – CJ Hillman (multiple instruments)
2018 – Thomas Collison (multiple instruments)
2017 – CJ Hillman (multiple instruments)
2016 – B. J. Cole (steel guitar)
AMA Trailblazer
AMA Lifetime Achievement Award
Songwriters Legacy Award
Best Selling Americana Album
Australian Americana Music Association Honours
The inaugural annual Australian American Music Honours Night, a celebration of Australian roots music, was held on October 2, 2017. The ceremony, which was televised on the Country Music Channel in early 2018, featured performances from many of Australia's top roots performers alongside Valerie June and Old Crow Medicine Show who acted as "US Americana Ambassadors". The inaugural ceremony also featured the presentation of two honours.[ 38] The second event was held on October 11, 2018, and featured Margo Price and Joshua Hedley as Americana Ambassadors.[ 39]
Vanguard Award
See also
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External links
Ceremonies
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2011
2012
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2015
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2018
2019
2020 (cancelled due to COVID-19 )
2021
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Competitive categories
Artist of the Year
Album of the Year
Song of the Year
Duo/Group of the Year
Instrumentalist of the Year
Emerging Artist of the Year
Honors
Legacy of Americana Award
Lifetime Achievement Award for Executive
Lifetime Achievement Award for Instrumentalist
Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance
Lifetime Achievement Award for Producer/Engineer
Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting
President's Award
Spirit of Americana Award
Trailblazer Award
WagonMaster Award
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