NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 14, 2017) - The Americana Music Association℠ has announced their year-end Top 10 and Top 100 Albums of the Year. These are based on the records reported to the Americana Airplay Chart during the period of Dec. 6, 2016 through Dec. 4, 2017.

Americana Airplay Chart Top 10 Albums for 2017:

1. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, The Nashville Sound
2. Chris Stapleton, From A Room: Volume 1
3. Nikki Lane, Highway Queen
4. Ryan Adams, Prisoner
5. Steve Earle & the Dukes, So You Wannabe an Outlaw
6. The Band of Heathens, Duende
7. Justin Townes Earle, Kids in the Street
8. Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
9. Son Volt, Notes of Blue
10. Old 97's, Graveyard Whistling

View the complete Top 100 here.

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 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, Music City Networks, ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, SoundExchange, and AT&T. For more information, or to purchase an Americana Music Festival & Conference registration, please visit www.americanamusic.org. 

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. 

For more information on the Americana Music Association℠: 

Official Website: americanamusic.org

Facebook: facebook.com/americanamusicassociation

Twitter: twitter.com/americanafest

Instagram: instagram.com/americanafest

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