10th Annual Americana Honors and Awards Winners

Robert Plant and his frequent collaborator, musician/songwriter/producer Buddy Miller were among the big winners at the 10th Annual Americana Honors and Awards Show, held last night (Oct. 13) at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.

Plant’s Band of Joy album, on which Miller played guitar and produced, picked up Album of the Year honors. Miller earned the Artist of the Year Award, as well as Instrumentalist of the Year. Other winners included Justin Townes Earle (Song of the Year, “Harlem River Blues”) and The Avett Brothers (Duo/Group of the Year) picking up their fourth career win. A full list of winners is included.

2011 Americana Honors and Awards recipients:
ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Band Of Joy, Robert Plant
ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Buddy Miller
INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR:  Buddy Miller
NEW / EMERGING ARTIST: Mumford & Sons
SONG OF THE YEAR: “Harlem River Blues” by Justin Townes Earle
DUO / GROUP OF THE YEAR: The Avett Brothers

Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriter: Lucinda Williams
Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance: Gregg Allman
Lifetime Achievement Award for Instrumentalist: Jerry Douglas
Jack Emerson Lifetime Achievement Award for Executive: Rick Hall
Trailblazer Award: Bob Harris

To read Bobby Karl’s complete coverage of the show CLICK HERE.