AMERICANAFEST Pre-GRAMMY Salute to the Songs of Neil Young

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 20, 2026) — The Americana Music Association and Americana Music Foundation announced its annual AMERICANAFEST Pre-Grammy Salute for 2026 in celebration of Neil Young. The AMERICANAFEST Pre-Grammy Salute to the Songs of Neil Young will be held at the Troubadour on Saturday, January 31. Doors open at 7pm PST, and the show begins at 8pm PST.

General public tickets are available now through the Troubadour’s website.

An Americana all-star lineup will pay tribute to his catalog of iconic songs with Jesse Welles, I’m With Her, Margo Price, Leif Vollebekk, Rhiannon Giddens, Young the Giant, Molly Tuttle, Gold Star,Maggie Rose, Evangeline, Katie Pruitt, Alex Amen, Sierra Hull and more set to perform at the historic venue.

“We are proud to continue our longstanding pre-Grammy salute tradition, and I can’t wait to see our extraordinary performers honor Neil and his incredible songs,” said Jed Hilly, Executive Director of the Americana Music Association. “Our organization prides itself on community. We hope this evening helps bring everyone together, as we pay it forward with a donation to MusiCares and their charitable efforts.”

Co-presented by Vector Management and the Americana Music Association and Foundation, all Pre-Grammy Salutes have been produced by Michelle Aquilato and Americana Music Association executive director Jed Hilly.

The AMERICANAFEST Pre-Grammy Salute serves as fundraiser to support the Americana Music Association and Americana Music Foundation. Through the continued partnership with MusiCares, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to help their charitable initiatives.

About the Americana Music Association:
The Americana Music Association is a professional not-for-profit trade organization whose mission is to advocate for the authentic voice of American roots music around the world. The Association produces events throughout the year, including AMERICANAFEST and the Americana Honors & Awards program.

About the Americana Music Foundation (AMF):
Established in 2020 by the Americana Music Association, the Foundation’s mission is to preserve the beloved art form known today as Americana music. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, with a global vision, the non-profit 501(c)(3) serves as a charitable and educational resource through partnerships with cultural and educational institutions, including those with New York University, Salt Lick Incubator, the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, the National Museum of African American Music, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and the Grammy Museum.

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