The Americana Music Association celebrated distinguished members of its community at the 20th Annual Americana Honors & Awards at the historic Ryman Auditorium on September 22. Notable wins included Brandi Carlile as Artist of the Year and Sturgill Simpson’s Cuttin’ Grass – Vol. 1 (Butcher Shoppe Sessions), named Album of the Year. Among many other categories, blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Keb’ Mo’ received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance and fiddler Kristin Weber took home the award for Instrumentalist of the Year.
Here is the full list of winners:
ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Brandi Carlile
ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Cuttin’ Grass – Vol. 1 (Butcher Shoppe Sessions), Sturgill Simpson, Produced by David Ferguson & Sturgill Simpson
EMERGING ACT OF THE YEAR: Charley Crockett
DUO/GROUP OF THE YEAR: Black Pumas
INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR: Kristin Weber
SONG OF THE YEAR: “I Remember Everything,” John Prine, Written by Pat McLaughlin & John Prine
Legacy of Americana Award, presented in partnership with the National Museum of African American Music: Fisk Jubilee Singers
Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance: Keb’ Mo’ (below)
Lifetime Achievement Award for Producer/Engineer: Trina Shoemaker
Inspiration Award: Carla Thomas
Trailblazer Award: The Mavericks (below)
Photos on stage by Jason Kempin/Getty Images, courtesy of Americana Music Association
Photos backstage by Erika Goldring/Getty Images, courtesy of Americana Music Association
