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Loretta Lynn, Steve Earle, Gillian Welch to Headline AmericanaFest Show At Ascend Amphitheater on September 19th!
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There’s a new AmericanaFest show coming to downtown Nashville’s newest outdoor venue, the Ascend Amphitheater, and the lineup is doozy for any fan of country or Americana music. This one-time-only mini fest will take place on Saturday, September 19 and will feature the Coal Miner’s daughter herself Loretta Lynn headlining, along with performances from the likes of…
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2015 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards Nominees Announced
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The Americana Music Association announced the nominations for the 2015 Americana Honors & Awards during a press conference held last week at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. 2014’s Duo/Group of the Year, The Milk Carton Kids, hosted the event and revealed the nominees of the six categories – Album, Artist, Duo/Group,…
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Americana Music Association Announces Initial Lineup for AmericanaFest 2015 / September 15-20
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The Americana Music Association has announced the initial lineup of artists scheduled to perform during the 16th annual Americana Music Festival. The Festival & Conference will run September 15 – 20, 2015 with more than 150 acts performing at multiple venues around town. The early lineup features icons, innovators and up-and-comers, including Los Lobos,…
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[Review + Photos] No Country’s Americana Fest Recap + Photos
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Loretta Lynn. Photo by Sundel Perry. 2014 Americana Fest Nashville, TN September 2014 Review contributions by Jeff Moody [JM], Shawn Jackson [SJ], and Matt Hall [MH] Photos by Shawn Jackson of Sundel Perry We are finally catching our breath after one of the largest and most impressive Americana Fests in the event’s nearly decade…
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[News] Americana Awards Show Details Presenters and Performers
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The Americana Music Association revealed an initial presenter and performer lineup for its 13th annual Honors & Awards show this week. As anticipated, the list reflects Americana’s “spirit of eclecticism,” as the New York Times stated, through its diverse production and curation. In addition to previously announced performances by Loretta Lynn, Flaco Jimenez, Taj…
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Americana Music Festival Schedule Released
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The Americana Music Association just released the schedule for the 2014 Americana Music Festival, which is coming to Nashville in just a few weeks. You can find the full schedule here. Festivities begin trickling in on Tuesday, September 16, but they get serious on Wednesday with the 13th Annual Honors & Awards Show and…
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AmericanaFest Announces Expanded Lineup
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The Americana Music Association announced 70 more acts that will be performing at this year’s Americana Music Festival here in Nashville. No Country favorites like The Haden Triplets, Sturgill Simpson, Leftover Salmon, Humming House, and Steelism are among the recently announced artists. Check out our previous coverage of this year’s Americana Music Festival news,…
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No Country in a Nutshell: The Weekly Recap | 7.7-7.13
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While Nashville is our home base and primary area of focus, we currently have our sights set a little north. Louisville, to be exact, for the annual Forecastle Fest. We spent a good chunk of last week letting you know more about local acts making the trek this weekend (and will continue our Forecastle…
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AMA Announces Honorees Jackson Browne, Loretta Lynn, Flaco Jiménez & Taj Mahal
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The Americana Music Association announced this week that they will honor Jackson Browne, Loretta Lynn, Flaco Jiménez and Taj Mahal as Lifetime Achievement Award winners at its 13th Annual Honors and Awards ceremony on Wednesday, September 17 at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The show will be taped for broadcast on PBS later…