Performers Named For Americana Awards

Emmylou Harris is among the performers slated for the Americana Music Awards.

Organizers of the 9th Annual Americana Honors & Awards ceremony have announced a stellar performance line-up for the Sept. 9 show at the Ryman Auditorium, including Emmylou Harris, the Avett Brothers, Rodney Crowell, Wanda Jackson, Rosanne Cash, Patty Griffin, Sam Bush, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Ryan Bingham, Corb Lund, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Joe Pug, and Will Kimbrough. Many more artists are expected to be added in the coming months. Tickets are $55 and go on sale Saturday, July 24.

Jim Lauderdale will continue his tenure as master of ceremonies, joined for another year by Buddy Miller and his all-star house band. More than 2,000 artists, music lovers and industry executives attend the annual show, which is the capstone of the Americana Music Festival & Conference.

Slated for September 8-11, the conference offers seminars, panels and networking opportunities at the Downtown Nashville Sheraton Hotel by day, and numerous showcases each evening.

The Honors & Awards are presented by the Gibson Foundation. Details about the conference and awards show here.