Few artists are more associated with Americana music than Lucinda Williams, even as her incredible career is hard to categorize. Her Grammy wins range from Best Country Song (“Passionate Kisses”) to Best Contemporary Folk Album (Car Wheels on a Gravel Road) to Best Female Rock Vocal Performance (“Get Right With God”). Just a few days following her 70th birthday, the Americana Music Association hosted an impressive all-star tribute concert at the fabled Troubadour club in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 4. The intimate performances underscored Williams’ versatility as a songwriter, with each of the performers putting their own personal stamp on her songs without ever losing the straightforward and often sensual lyricism that she’s known for.
Enjoy photos from the AMERICANAFEST Pre-Grammy Salute to Lucinda Williams:
Grace Potter kicks off the AmericanaFest Pre-Grammy Salute to Lucinda Williams.
Jade Bird performs at the AmericanaFest Pre-Grammy Salute to Lucinda Williams.
Sean & Sara Watkins at AmericanaFest Pre-Grammy Salute to Lucinda Williams.
Aoife O'Donovan joined by Sean & Sara Watkins at the AmericanaFest Pre-Grammy Salute to Lucinda Williams.
Katie Pruitt performs at the AmericanaFest Pre-Grammy Salute to Lucinda Williams.
Lori McKenna at the AmericanaFest Pre-Grammy Salute to Lucinda Williams.
Allison Russell plays clarinet at the AmericanaFest Pre-Grammy Salute to Lucinda Williams.
Now Grammy winner Molly Tuttle at the Troubadour for the AmericanaFest Pre-Grammy Salute to Lucinda Williams.
Bethany Cosentino at the AmericanaFest Pre-Grammy Salute to Lucinda Williams.
Brandy Clark sings at the AmericanaFest Pre-Grammy Salute to Lucinda Williams.
Brittney Spencer and Grace Potter collaborate at the AmericanaFest Pre-Grammy Salute to Lucinda Williams.
Lucius perform at the AmericanaFest Pre-Grammy Salute to Lucinda Williams.
Sierra Ferrell at the AmericanaFest Pre-Grammy Salute to Lucinda Williams.
The Milk Carton Kids perform at the AmericanaFest Pre-Grammy Salute to Lucinda Williams.
Charlie Hickey at the AmericanaFest Pre-Grammy Salute to Lucinda Williams.
Abraham Alexander at the AmericanaFest Pre-Grammy Salute to Lucinda Williams.
Our January Artist of the Month, Madison Cunningham, performs at the AmericanaFest Pre-Grammy Salute to Lucinda Williams.
Mumford & Sons at the AmericanaFest Pre-Grammy Salute to Lucinda Williams.
Sierra Ferrell, Kenneth Pattengale of Milk Carton Kids, and Brandy Clark during the grand finale of the AmericanaFest Pre-Grammy Salute to Lucinda Williams.
Brittney Spencer and Sierra Ferrell during the finale at the AmericanaFest Pre-Grammy Salute to Lucinda Williams.
The grand finale of the AmericanaFest Pre-Grammy Salute to Lucinda Williams.
The evening's house band backstage at the AmericanaFest Pre-Grammy Salute to Lucinda Williams. L to R: Sara Watkins, Mark Stepro, Greg Leisz, Val McCallum, Lee Pardini, Daniel Rhine, Molly Jenson.
All Photos: Erika Goldring, Courtesy of the Americana Music Association.
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