Brandi Carlile, Kashus Culpepper, S.G. Goodman, Jim Lauderdale, Kacey Musgraves, and Molly Tuttle helped the Americana Music Association reveal their nominees for the 24th annual Americana Honors & Awards. A diverse mix of both critically acclaimed and fan-favorite artists made the list.
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Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, and MJ Lenderman are among the top nominees alongside more mainstream names, including Jason Isbell, Charley Crockett, Sierra Ferrell, Joy Oladokun, and Billy Strings.
The Americana Music Association annually honors the year’s most accomplished members of its music community. There are six member-voted awards, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year, as well as Lifetime Achievement Awards.
The Americana Honors & Awards are known for crafting breathtaking live moments, even facilitating Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash’s final live performance together. Highlights from past awards shows include John Prine with Bonnie Raitt, Robert Plant & His Band of Joy, Dr. John with Dan Auerbach, Rosanne Cash, Stephen Stills, Joan Baez, and The Blind Boys of Alabama. The performers for the 24th Americana Honors & Awards haven’t been announced.
The marquee event for the Americana Music Association will return to the historic Ryman Auditorium on September 10, 2025. Tickets are $225 -$90 here.
Nominees for the Americana Music Association’s 24th Annual Americana Honors & Awards:
ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
Lonesome Drifter, Charley Crockett; Produced by Charley Crockett & Shooter Jennings
Foxes in the Snow, Jason Isbell; Produced by Jason Isbell & Gena Johnson
Manning Fireworks, MJ Lenderman; Produced by Alex Farrar & MJ Lenderman
South of Here, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats; Produced by Brad Cook
Woodland, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings; Produced by David Rawlings
ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
Charley Crockett
Sierra Ferrell
Joy Oladokun
Billy Strings
Waxahatchee
DUO/GROUP OF THE YEAR:
Julien Baker & TORRES
Dawes
Larkin Poe
The Mavericks
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings
EMERGING ACT OF THE YEAR:
Noeline Hofmann
MJ Lenderman
Medium Build
Maggie Rose
Jesse Welles
INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR:
Fred Eltringham
Alex Hargreaves
Megan Jane
Kaitlyn Raitz
Seth Taylor
SONG OF THE YEAR:
“Johnny Moonshine,” Maggie Antone; Written by Maggie Antone, Natalie Hemby & Aaron Raitiere
“Ancient Light,” I’m With Her; Written by Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan & Sara Watkins
“Wristwatch,” MJ Lenderman; Written by MJ Lenderman
“Sunshine Getaway,” JD McPherson; Written by Page Burkum, JD McPherson & Jack Torrey
“Heartless,” Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats; Written by Nathaniel Rateliff
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