NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 25, 2018) - The Americana Music Association® announced today the remaining 52 artists slated to perform at the annual AMERICANAFEST®: The Americana Music Festival & Conference, which runs from September 11-16 in Nashville, TN.

For the 19th consecutive year, the six-day festival and conference will once again fill the city with legends, newcomers, award-winners, and buzz-worthy artists, showcasing the breadth of Americana's influence on a global scale. With over 250 artists and bands participating, the event promises to be, as described by MOJO Magazine, the "roots alternative to the GRAMMYs® and South by Southwest."

A list of the third and final round of performers can be found below. Click here to view a complete list of performers.

2018 Festival Wristbands are currently on sale to the public at the wallet-friendly price of $75. Available on their website and in Nashville at Grimey's New & Preloved Music and The Groove, Festival Wristbands allow admission into all evening showcase venues and select sanctioned parties and events.

Conference Registrations (currently on-sale at the standard rate of $399/$299 for Americana Music Association® members) can be purchased here and offer priority admission into all showcase venues, sanctioned parties, events and daytime educational panels. These passes also provide the opportunity for attendees to purchase up to two tickets per registration for the 17th annual Americana Honors & Awards on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the historic Ryman Auditorium. At this time, only Conference Registrants may purchase Honors & Awards show tickets. For more details on tickets to the Americana Honors & Awards, click here.

Final Round of Artists Confirmed to Play AMERICANAFEST® 2018:

Amanda Shires

Arkansas Dave

Birds of Chicago

Birdtalker

Bones Owens

Brandi & the Alexanders

Buddy Miller

Buxton

Charley Crockett

Charlie Faye & The Fayettes

Choir! Choir! Choir!

Chris Gantry

Chris Shiflett

Creamer

DADDY

Dylan Pratt

Elise Davis

Elizabeth Cook

Fantastic Negrito

Hymn For Her

Ian Moore

Janiva Magness

Jason James

Jeremy Pinnell

JP Harris

Kathy Mattea

Lee Roy Parnell

Leslie Stevens

Lilly Hiatt

Mandolin Orange

Max Gomez

Mike & The Moonpies

Neighbor Lady

New Reveille

Oliver Hazard

Paul Cauthen

Peter Bradley Adams

Rev. Sekou

Richard Thompson

Rosanne Cash

Samantha Fish

Sarah Siskind

Taylor Kingman

The Lone Bellow

Thomas Csorba

Tom Freund

Town Mountain

Tyler Childers

Walter Salas-Humara

William Fitzsimmons

Wood & Wire

Yola Carter

Declared a "veritable juggernaut" by American Songwriter, AMERICANAFEST® showcases more than 250 artists and bands throughout notable venues in Music City, including the Mercy Lounge, City Winery, 3rd & Lindsley and The Station Inn, just to name a few. The destination event also features a first-rate industry conference, bringing together the top tier of the music business to discuss current industry topics and issues over panels and workshops. The week of festivities is kicked off by the critically acclaimed Americana Honors & Awards, which celebrates Americana luminaries and welcomes the next generation of trailblazers while offering one-of-a-kind performance pairings at Nashville's famed Ryman Auditorium.

For more information and to purchase an AMERICANAFEST® pass, visit www.americanamusic.org.
 

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About AMERICANAFEST®:

The 19th annual AMERICANAFEST®: The Americana Music Festival & Conference will take place September 11-16, 2018. The event brings together fans and music industry professionals alike, offering six days of celebration through seminars, panels and networking opportunities by day and raw, battery recharging showcases each night. The Americana Honors & Awards Show is the featured performance of the festivities, taking place at the historic Ryman Auditorium. For information on how to purchase a conference registration, please visit www.americanamusic.org.

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®: The Americana Music Festival & Conference and the critically acclaimed Americana Honors & Awards program. The Americana Music Association® receives enormous support from the Tennessee Department of Tourism, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, Lagunitas Brewing Company, RAM, Mountain Valley Water, ASCAP, BMI, SESAC.

For more information, please contact:
Bryan Ros | Americana Music Association® | 615.386.6936 | bryan@americanamusic.org
Jackie Marushka | Marushka Media | 615.417.6500 | jackie@marushkamedia.com