The Americana Honors & Awards, Presented by Nissan,
Wednesday September 12, 2012 at The Ryman Auditorium
Performers and Presenters include: Bonnie Raitt, Alabama Shakes,
The Mavericks, Richard Thompson, Punch Brothers,
The Civil Wars, Booker T. Jones,
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, The Wallflowers and more…
September 5, 2012, Nashville: The Americana Music Association announced today the list of performers and presenters to appear on the 11th annual Americana Honors & Awards, presented by Nissan, Wednesday, September 12 at the historic Ryman Auditorium.
The performer
list includes the best and brightest icons and rising stars: Bonnie
Raitt, Alabama Shakes, Booker T. Jones, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Deep
Dark Woods, Hayes Carll with Cary Ann Hearst, Guy Clark, Jason Isbell
and the 400 Unit, John Hiatt, Justin Townes Earle, Kasey Chambers &
Shane Nicholson, Punch Brothers, Tom T. Hall with Lee Ann Womack and
Peter Cooper, Robert Ellis, Sarah Jarosz, The Mavericks, Richard
Thompson, and an all-star finale tribute to Levon Helm.
list includes the best and brightest icons and rising stars: Bonnie
Raitt, Alabama Shakes, Booker T. Jones, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Deep
Dark Woods, Hayes Carll with Cary Ann Hearst, Guy Clark, Jason Isbell
and the 400 Unit, John Hiatt, Justin Townes Earle, Kasey Chambers &
Shane Nicholson, Punch Brothers, Tom T. Hall with Lee Ann Womack and
Peter Cooper, Robert Ellis, Sarah Jarosz, The Mavericks, Richard
Thompson, and an all-star finale tribute to Levon Helm.
The
list of Americana luminaries extends to the presenters of the awards
featuring The Civil Wars, Patterson Hood, Sara Watkins, Brandi Carlile,
Amy Helm, Sam Bush, Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis, Allison Moorer,
Rodney Crowell, Mike Mills, Jody Stephens and The Wallflowers.
list of Americana luminaries extends to the presenters of the awards
featuring The Civil Wars, Patterson Hood, Sara Watkins, Brandi Carlile,
Amy Helm, Sam Bush, Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis, Allison Moorer,
Rodney Crowell, Mike Mills, Jody Stephens and The Wallflowers.
Americana
fans can choose one of many ways to watch or listen to the spectacular
lineup live from The Ryman Auditorium on September 12. The Americana
Honors & Awards, presented by Nissan will be airing live on AXS TV,
NPR.org, Sirius/XM and WSM (7pm CT/8pm ET). “Austin City Limits,” will
broadcast an edited special November 10th. Voice of America and Bob Harris of BBC2 will broadcast overseas in the following weeks.
fans can choose one of many ways to watch or listen to the spectacular
lineup live from The Ryman Auditorium on September 12. The Americana
Honors & Awards, presented by Nissan will be airing live on AXS TV,
NPR.org, Sirius/XM and WSM (7pm CT/8pm ET). “Austin City Limits,” will
broadcast an edited special November 10th. Voice of America and Bob Harris of BBC2 will broadcast overseas in the following weeks.
The program, described by Paste Magazine
as “the best awards show in the world,” will again be helmed by the
best two men for the job, host Jim Lauderdale and band leader Buddy
Miller. Miller will be leading and performing with the All-Star Band
that includes Don Was, Rami Jaffee, Brady Blade & Larry Campbell.
as “the best awards show in the world,” will again be helmed by the
best two men for the job, host Jim Lauderdale and band leader Buddy
Miller. Miller will be leading and performing with the All-Star Band
that includes Don Was, Rami Jaffee, Brady Blade & Larry Campbell.
The
awards show kicks off the festival with more than 100 official showcases
throughout Music City. Last year more than 12,000 fans enjoyed the
festival’s musical events. Wristbands for all evening showcases at
participating venues are only $50 and can be purchased now here,
or at Grimey’s New and Preloved Music, Fanny’s House of Music, and the
Downtown Nashville Visitors Center at the Bridgestone Arena.
awards show kicks off the festival with more than 100 official showcases
throughout Music City. Last year more than 12,000 fans enjoyed the
festival’s musical events. Wristbands for all evening showcases at
participating venues are only $50 and can be purchased now here,
or at Grimey’s New and Preloved Music, Fanny’s House of Music, and the
Downtown Nashville Visitors Center at the Bridgestone Arena.
Music industry professionals and those interested in the business of great music can still purchase Festival and Conference Registrations at the reduced rate of $350 for Americana Music Association members and $450 for non-members. Registrants
receive entrance to all sanctioned daytime conference music, panels and
parties, plus priority access to all evening showcase performances.
receive entrance to all sanctioned daytime conference music, panels and
parties, plus priority access to all evening showcase performances.