Nominees Revealed For 2021 Americana Honors & Awards
The nominees for the 20th annual Americana Honors & Awards were announced today (May 26) at the National Museum of African American Music in downtown Nashville.
Keb’ Mo’ and Old Crow Medicine Show‘s Ketch Secor served as hosts for the nomination ceremony. Attendees and livestream viewers were also treated to performances by Allison Russell, Valerie June, and the hosts.
“We’re delighted to see our incredible membership recognize such an array of talent,” said Jed Hilly, Executive Director of the Americana Music Association. “Every one of these musicians is a trailblazer in their own right, and I’m thrilled to see that these nominees and their works have resonated so deeply within our community.”
The Americana Awards will take place at the Ryman Auditorium on Sept. 22, as part of the Americana Fest.
Brandi Carlile, Kathleen Edwards, Jason Isbell, Margo Price and Billy Strings are up for Artist of the Year at the Americana Honors & Awards. Sturgill Simpson, Steve Earle & The Dukes, Valerie June, Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit, and Sarah Jarosz are among the Album of the Year nominees.
Charley Crockett, Amythyst Kiah, Joy Oladokun, Allison Russell, and Waxahatchee are nominees for Emerging Artist of the Year.
Nominees for the Americana Honors & Awards are below:
Artist of the Year:
- Brandi Carlile
- Kathleen Edwards
- Jason Isbell
- Margo Price
- Billy Strings
Album of the Year:
- Cuttin’ Grass Vol. 1 (Butcher Shoppe Sessions) by Sturgill Simpson (Produced by David Ferguson & Sturgill Simpson)
- J.T. by Steve Earle & The Dukes (Produced by Steve Earle)
- The Moon And Stars: Prescriptions For Dreamers by Valerie June (Produced by Valerie June, Ben Rice & Jack Splash)
- Reunions by Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit (Produced by Dave Cobb)
- World On The Ground by Sarah Jarosz (Produced by John Leventhal)
Song of the Year:
- “Black Myself” by Amythyst Kiah (Written by Amythyst Kiah)
- “Call Me A Fool” by Valerie June ft. Caral Thomas (Written by Valerie June)
- “Dreamsicle” by Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit (Written by Jason Isbell)
- “I Remember Everything” by John Prine (Written by John Prine & Pat McLaughlin)
- “Long Violent History” by Tyler Childers (Written by Tyler Childers)
Emerging Artist of the Year:
- Charley Crockett
- Amythyst Kiah
- Joy Oladokun
- Allison Russell
- Waxahatchee
Duo/Group of the Year:
- Black Pumas
- The Highwomen
- Our Native Daughters
- The War And Treaty
- Gillian Welch & David Rawlings
Instrumentalist of the Year:
- Megan Coleman
- Robbie Crowell
- Ray Jacildo
- Philip Towns
- Kristin Weber
