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 | The Americana Music Association handed out its honors and awards in a ceremony held last week at the storied Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The winners were all highly deserving artists celebrated by the contemporary and indie roots music community, and here's a closer look at the artists celebrated on that night. | |
Winners of the 2012 Americana Music Awards
From Lifetime Achievement Award winners like Bonnie Raitt and Booker T Jones to newcomers like Alabama Shakes and the Civil Wars, the Americana Awards recognized some of the finest artists at work these days, doing innovative things with rootsy music. Check out this year's winners.
| Five Great Artists to Watch from the AMAs
Whether or not you made the trek to Nashville to take part in this year's festivities, you're likely to be hearing a lot more about some of the up-and-comers presented during the awards and showcases throughout the week. Check out these five noteworthy newcomers, as a starting point.
| Profile: AMA Artist of the Year Gillian Welch
Surprising few people, Gillian Welch walked away with the trophy for the Americana Artist of the Year. Indeed, her 2011 disc 'The Harrow and the Harvest' was widely considered one of the finest of the year in any genre. Learn more about Welch with this profile...
| All About Duo/Group of the Year Civil Wars
The Civil Wars are another group whose star has been steadily on the rise since they appeared on the scene a couple years back. In fact, their omnipresence in the folk/roots spotlight last year landed them an award for the AMA's favorite group of the year. Check out this introductory profile for more info.
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