UK Americana Award Winners Announced
Courtney Marie Andrews received International Album of the Year.
The sixth annual UK Americana Awards were presented Thursday (Jan. 28) via livestream. The event wrapped up the three-day AmericanaFest UK 2021.
Hosted by Bob Harris OBE, the ceremony welcomed performers American Aquarium, Emily Barker, Charley Crockett, Ferris & Sylvester, Mary Gauthier, Lucinda Williams, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings.
There was also a tribute to the late John Prine featuring performances by Billy Bragg, Ida Mae and many more.
Below is a list of winners for the annually presented “Of the Year” awards, which were voted on by the AMA-UK membership.
UK Album of the Year
In This Town You’re Owned by Robert Vincent (Produced by Ethan Johns)
International Album of the Year
Old Flowers by Courtney Marie Andrews (Produced by Andrew Sarlo)
UK Song of the Year
“I Don’t Wanna Lie” by Yola (Written by Yola, Dan Auerbach, Bobby Wood)
International Song of the Year
“Hand Over My Heart” by The Secret Sisters (Written by Laura Rogers, Lydia Rogers)
UK Artist of the Year
Robert Vincent
International Artist of the Year
Courtney Marie Andrews
UK Instrumentalist of the Year
Anna Corcoran
Yola accepts UK Song of the Year for “I Don’t Wanna Lie.”
The following honorees were recognized with their special awards:
Lifetime Achievement Award
Elvis Costello
International Lifetime Achievement Award
Mavis Staples
Trailblazer Award
Christine McVie
International Trailblazer Award
Steve Earle
Songwriter Legacy Award
John Prine
Bob Harris Emerging Artist Award
Robbie Cavanagh & Demi Marriner
Best Selling Americana Album (By a UK Artist)
Song for Our Daughter by Laura Marling
Grassroots Award
Music Venue Trust – Mark Davyd and Beverly Whitrick
