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Folk Music Folk Music Folk Music 101 Artists & Styles Reviews From Kim Ruehl, your Guide to Folk Music The 2013 Americana Music Association Festival and Conference kicks off next Wednesday in Nashville, Tenn., with scheduled performances by everyone from Richard Thompson to Holly Williams, Jim Lauderdale to Aoife O'Donovan, and beyond. If you're thinking of heading out to the festivities, here is your introductory guide. Artists to Watch at the 2013 Americana Festival From newcomers like Hurray for the Riff Raff to award nominees like Holly Williams, and old timers like Billy Bragg and Richard Thompson, this year's Americana Music Association Conference and festival will once again be teeming with great music. Here are some newer artists to watch. Search Related Topics:  americana festival  singer-songwriters  artists to watch Review of 'The Highway' by Holly Williams Holly Williams is nominated this year for the Americana Award for New or Emerging Artist of the Year and, considering her album 'The Highway,' my money is on her to win. Learn why with this full album review. Search Related Topics:  holly williams  americana  singer-songwriters Essential Emmylou Harris Collaborations Few artists embody the spirit of Americana music better than Emmylou Harris (except maybe Rodney Crowell, Nanci Griffith, and Buddy Miller...all of whom have collaborated with Emmy through the years). If you love Emmylou and great Americana music, you'll want to make sure to have these essential collaborations. Americana Award Nominees The Americana Music Association's annual award show is one of the most outstanding musical events of the year folks interested in the folk/roots/Americana realm. Check out this year's nominees, and place your bets now. Related Searches Folk Music Folk Songs Free Music Songs American Artists What Is Music Featured Articles Artists to Watch: Elephant Revival Profile: Michael Franti Interview with Dan Zanes Review of the Civil Wars - Self-titled Monster Woody Guthrie Box Set Coming This Fall All About 'O Brother Where Art Thou?'   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Kim Ruehl Folk Music Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Folk Music newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads Highlights from Newport Folk Fest 2013 Essential Child Ballads 'Anthology of American Folk Music' What Is Americana? Great Folk Albums for Kids   Follow me on: Advertisement