Americana in The New York Times & Last chance to Nominate-Americana Honors & Awards

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Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell performing at the Americana SXSW showcase March 2013 Dear Friends,   There was a cool Americana reference in The New York Times the other day and I wanted to share it.   "...the country (music) that Ms. Harris remembers… wasn't the direction mainstream country would eventually take, but it survives in the twangy, tenacious music now called Americana."   Thank you Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell for doing what you do.  And thank you, Jon Pareles of The New York Times, for spreading the news.    Click here to read Mr. Pareles' review of their show at the Beacon Theater last week.  Awesome!   -LAST CHANCE TO NOMINATE- REGISTER NOW FOR AMERICANAFEST 2013!   April 5th is the LAST DAY TO NOMINATE THE BEST OF THE BEST FOR THE 2013 AMERICANA HONORS & AWARDS.   ONLY MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING MAY PATICIPATE IN THE NOMINATION ROUND.    If you are not currently a member, you must join no later than the end of day, tomorrow, Wednesday, April 3, for your nomination to be considered.  Click here to become a member NOW.  Upon receipt of your membership order, we will email you a nomination form swiftly so that you can still nominate before April 5.   These nominations will be reviewed as we look to honor the best of the best at the 2013 Americana Honors & Awards, slated to take place during our annual fundraising Americana Music Festival & Conference, September 18-22, 2013 in Nashville, TN.   The final slate of nominations will be announced on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.   At this time, only festival and conference registrants, and their guests, may attend the Awards show at the Ryman.  We are offering members a special $300 rate for the full Americanafest registration (includes admission to all day and night events and a ticket to our critically acclaimed Awards show).  This rate is good through April 30th.  Click here for more information.     About the Americana Music Association The Americana Music Association is a professional non-profit trade organization whose mission is to advocate for the authentic voice of American Roots Music around the world.  The Association produces events throughout the year including the annual Americana Music Festival and Conference, which will take place September 18-22, 2013 in Nashville, Tenn. Registration for the Festival and Conference is now available at discounted early bird rates through the store at www.americanamusic.org.   Follow us on twitter or like us on Facebook and be part of what the NY Times calls    "the coolest music scene today." Americana Music Association | P.O. Box 128077 | Nashville, TN 37212 | 615-386-6936 www.americanamusic.org

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