Awards
2009
Album of the Year
- Written In ChalkBuddy & Julie Miller; New West Records
- Jason Isbell & The 400 UnitJason Isbell & The 400 Unit; Lightning Rod Records
- Midnight At The MoviesJustin Townes Earle; Bloodshot
- Real AnimalAlejandro Escovedo; Back Porch
Song of the Year
- ChalkBuddy & Julie Miller; Written by Julie Miller
- Country LoveThe Gourds; Written by Kevin Russell
- Homeland RefugeeThe Flatlanders; Written by Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and Butch Hancock
- Rattlin' BonesKasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson; Written by Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson
- Sex & GasolineRodney Crowell; Written by Rodney Crowell
Artist of the Year
- Buddy Miller
- Justin Townes Earle
- Alejandro Escovedo
- Raul Malo
Instrumentalist of the Year
- Gurf Morlix
- Sam Bush
- Jerry Douglas
- Buddy Miller
Duo/Group of the Year
- Buddy & Julie Miller
- Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson
- The Flatlanders
- Reckless Kelly
Emerging Act of the Year
- Justin Townes Earle
- Band of Heathens
- Belleville Outfit
- Sarah Borges & The Broken Singles
Lifetime Achievement for Songwriter
- John Fogerty
Lifetime Achievement for Instrumentalist
- Sam Bush
Lifetime Achievement for Performance
- Asleep At The Wheel
Lifetime Achievement Award Producer/Engineer
- Jim Rooney