BONNIE RAITT
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BONNIE RAITT TO RECEIVE AMERICANA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR PERFORMANCE
Artist Keynote Interview with NPR Music’s Ann Powers to Kick-off
Festival and Conference
11th Annual Americana
Honors & Awards, Presented by Nissan, slated for Wednesday September
12, 2012 at the historic Ryman Auditorium
Honors & Awards, Presented by Nissan, slated for Wednesday September
12, 2012 at the historic Ryman Auditorium
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) April 26, 2012 – The
Americana Music Association today announced the selection of
Bonnie Raitt
to receive its coveted Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance at
the Association’s 11th Annual Honors and Awards ceremony, slated for
Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn.
As this year’s honoree, Raitt joins a distinguished list of previous
recipients, which includes Gregg Allman, Wanda Jackson, Asleep at the
Wheel, Jason & the Scorchers, Joe Ely, Alejandro Escovedo, Chris
Hillman, Levon Helm and Emmylou Harris.
Raitt will also participate in the Artist Keynote Interview during
the Americana Music Festival & Conference. The in-depth interview,
hosted by NPR Music’s Ann Powers, is slated for Wednesday, Sept. 12 and
is open to conference attendees.
the Americana Music Festival & Conference. The in-depth interview,
hosted by NPR Music’s Ann Powers, is slated for Wednesday, Sept. 12 and
is open to conference attendees.
Throughout her career, Bonnie Raitt has celebrated and shaped
American roots music. More than just a best-selling artist, respected
guitarist, expressive singer and accomplished songwriter, Raitt has
become an institution in American music. A nine-time GRAMMY winner,
Raitt was named one of the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time” by Rolling Stone
and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
Throughout her career, she’s combined old-school, country-blues
grounding with a contemporary outlook and a willingness to experiment.
Bonnie Raitt has left an indelible mark Americana Music as we know it
today.
American roots music. More than just a best-selling artist, respected
guitarist, expressive singer and accomplished songwriter, Raitt has
become an institution in American music. A nine-time GRAMMY winner,
Raitt was named one of the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time” by Rolling Stone
and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
Throughout her career, she’s combined old-school, country-blues
grounding with a contemporary outlook and a willingness to experiment.
Bonnie Raitt has left an indelible mark Americana Music as we know it
today.
After decades of major label releases, Bonnie launched her own
label, Redwing Records, in 2012 as a platform for creating and releasing
her first album in seven years, the acclaimed and Top Ten Billboard
charting Slipstream. The album’s title is one of significance
for Bonnie; “I’m in the slipstream of all these styles of music,” she
says. “I’m in the slipstream of those who came before me, and I’m
leaving one for those behind me. I’m holding up the traditions of the
music that I love.”
label, Redwing Records, in 2012 as a platform for creating and releasing
her first album in seven years, the acclaimed and Top Ten Billboard
charting Slipstream. The album’s title is one of significance
for Bonnie; “I’m in the slipstream of all these styles of music,” she
says. “I’m in the slipstream of those who came before me, and I’m
leaving one for those behind me. I’m holding up the traditions of the
music that I love.”
The 13th Annual Americana Music Festival & Conference, presented
by Nissan, kicks off Wednesday, September 12 and runs through Saturday,
September 15. The conference will offer daily seminars, panels and
networking opportunities at the Downtown Nashville Sheraton Hotel and
other select venues throughout the city. The week will culminate with
the 11th Annual Americana Honors and Awards ceremony hosted by industry
stalwart Jim Lauderdale and band leader Buddy Miller on Wednesday,
September 12 at the historic Ryman Auditorium. The festival brings more
than 100-stacked Americana showcases to venues throughout Music City.
Last year, approximately 1,000 industry professionals attended the
conference, while more than 12,000 fans enjoyed the festival’s musical
events.
by Nissan, kicks off Wednesday, September 12 and runs through Saturday,
September 15. The conference will offer daily seminars, panels and
networking opportunities at the Downtown Nashville Sheraton Hotel and
other select venues throughout the city. The week will culminate with
the 11th Annual Americana Honors and Awards ceremony hosted by industry
stalwart Jim Lauderdale and band leader Buddy Miller on Wednesday,
September 12 at the historic Ryman Auditorium. The festival brings more
than 100-stacked Americana showcases to venues throughout Music City.
Last year, approximately 1,000 industry professionals attended the
conference, while more than 12,000 fans enjoyed the festival’s musical
events.
About the Americana Music Association –
The Americana Music Association is a professional non-profit trade
organization whose mission is to promote awareness, provide a forum, and
advocate for the creative and economic vitality of the Americana music
genre. The Association produces events throughout the year including the
annual Americana Music Festival and Conference, which will take place
September 12-15, 2012 in Nashville, TN. Americana Music Festival and
Conference
Early Bird Registrations rates are available through the store at
americanamusic.org.
organization whose mission is to promote awareness, provide a forum, and
advocate for the creative and economic vitality of the Americana music
genre. The Association produces events throughout the year including the
annual Americana Music Festival and Conference, which will take place
September 12-15, 2012 in Nashville, TN. Americana Music Festival and
Conference
Early Bird Registrations rates are available through the store at
americanamusic.org.