Press Releases

T Bone Burnett's Keynote Speech at AMERICANAFEST 2022 // 9.16.2022

We are pleased to release the transcript of T Bone Burnett's keynote speech, "Art in the Age of Reproduction."

Allison Russell, Billy Strings, Brandi Carlile, Larissa Maestro, Sierra Ferrell, The War And Treaty crowned as winners.

Lineup includes Adia Victoria, Allison Russell, Brandi Carlile, Buddy Miller, Chris Isaak, Fairfield Four, Indigo Girls, James McMurtry, Lucinda Williams, Lukas Nelson, The McCrary Sisters, Morgan Wade, Neal Francis, Sierra Ferrell, The War And Treaty...

Indigo Girls, Chris Isaak, Al Bell, Fairfield Four, and the late Don Williams to be honored during the 2022 Americana Honors & Awards on Sept. 14 at Ryman Auditorium

Upcoming programming focusing on the music of Arkansas will take place at the association’s 22nd annual music festival and conference event, Sept. 13-17 in Nashville, Tenn., presented in partnership with Arkansas Tourism and Visit Bentonville.

Available for download today, app unveils schedule of iconic festival’s 36 venues, 175+ showcasing artists and bands, 45+ panels, and 55+ special events

49 Winchester, Adia Victoria, Angel Olsen, Lori McKenna, Lukas Nelson & POTR, S.G. Goodman and More Slated to Play

Featuring The War And Treaty and A Special Tribute to Ray Charles

GRAMMYs add Best Americana Performance category starting in 2023

Check out the next wave of 50+ artists slated to showcase Sept. 13-17 in Nashville, TN.

Nominees like Brandi Carlile, Allison Russell, Yola and more were revealed during a live-streamed ceremony

Check out the first 90 of 200+ acts slated to showcase Sept. 13-17 in Nashville, TN

Check your local listings for a special episode of Austin City Limits premiering April 2 on PBS or stream online starting April 3

Find out how you can catch highlights of the 2021 Americana Honors & Awards at 7pm CT

Buy your pass on Feb. 11 and join us Sept. 13-17, 2022 in Nashville, TN

Press Releases

T Bone Burnett's Keynote Speech at AMERICANAFEST 2022 // 9.16.2022

AMERICANA HOSTS 21ST ANNUAL HONORS & AWARDS SHOW // 9.14.2022

The Americana Music Association Announces Its 2022 Honors & Awards Show Performers And Presenters // 8.30.2022

The Americana Music Association Announces Its 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees // 8.22.2022

The Americana Music Association Previews Spotlight on Arkansas at AMERICANAFEST 2022 // 8.18.2022

AMERICANAFEST 2022 Mobile App Launches With Full Schedule // 8.3.2022

33 Newly-Added Acts Announced In Third Round of Official Showcases for AMERICANAFEST 2022 // 7.19.2022

The Americana Music Association and Lincoln Center Present AMERICANAFEST NYC // 6.22.2022

Recording Academy Adds GRAMMY Performance Category for Americana Music Artists // 6.9.2022

Americana Reveals Second Round of Showcases for AMERICANAFEST 2022 // 6.7.2022

AMERICANA UNVEILS ITS 2022 HONORS & AWARDS NOMINEES // 5.16.2022

AMERICANA REVEALS FIRST ROUND OF SHOWCASES FOR AMERICANAFEST 2022 // 4.12.2022

Americana and ACL to Premiere the "Americana 20th Annual Honors" This Saturday, April 2 on PBS // 3.29.2022

2021 Americana Honors & Awards To Air On Circle Network on Sunday, March 20 // 3.8.2022

AMERICANAFEST Passes On Sale Feb. 11 // 2.7.2022