THE AMERICANA MUSIC ASSOCIATION CONGRATULATES

EMMYLOU HARRIS & RODNEY CROWELL ON GRAMMY WIN FOR BEST AMERICANA ALBUM

 

The Association, With Vector Management, Nissan & MTSU, 

Paid Tribute To Phil Everly During 

"Deliriously Upbeat" (Hollywood Reporter)

Pre-Grammy Event Held At The Legendary Troubadour

 

2012 Americana Music Honors & Awards Show Recognized

With Mid-South Regional Emmy® Award

 

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) January 29, 2014 – The Americana Music Association congratulates Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell who took home a Grammy Award in the Best Americana Album for their critically acclaimed duets record Old Yellow Moon. This achievement caps a widely successful year for the duo, which was also honored with two awards at the 2013 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards Show—“Album of the Year” and “Duo/Group of the Year.”

 

In a week of ceremonial tributes and remarkable musical events, the Americana Music Association contributed with an unforgettable night of performances during a pre-Grammy salute to the Everly Brothers: Remembering Phil Everly. As The LA Times wrote of the night, “Performances were predictably inspired, mindful of the unique harmonies the Everlys brought to their music, and to the spirit of invention the siblings displayed in bringing country tradition together with a rock attitude in the mid-'50s.” The musical celebration, which was held at the legendary Troubadour on Saturday night, featured numerous Americana talents including Bonnie Raitt, Rodney Crowell, Ry Cooder, T-Bone Burnett, Joe Henry, Jim Lauderdale, Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith of Dawes, The Milk Carton Kids, Sarah Jarosz, Rhiannon Giddens of the Carolina Chocolate Drops and many more.

 

The outstanding night was made possible with support from Vector Management, Nissan and Middle Tennessee State University.  For the past few years, Vector has hosted artists such as The Fray at the Troubadour on the Saturday night of Grammy Weekend.  Last year with Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell featured as the headliners, it was natural to team up with the Americana Music Association leading into full collaboration this year.  Nissan has been the title sponsor of the festival, conference and organization for the past three years and last fall, MTSU became a higher education partner collaborating on events to bring artists to the classroom and students to the association’s special events.

 

Adding to the excitement of the weekend, the 2012 Americana Music Honors & Awards show was recognized with a Mid-South Regional Emmy® Award in the special event coverage category.  The banquet and live telecast were held on January 25^th at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

 

For a full recap of the Americana Pre-Grammy Salute & Tribute to the Everly Brothers: Remembering Phil Everly, please visit the Bluegrass Situation.

 

The Americana Music Association is a professional not-for-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, presented by Nissan, which will take place September 17-21, 2014 in Nashville, TN.

 

Americana Music Festival & Conference Registrations can be purchased here. Early Bird rates are $265 for members and $365 for non members.  Rates will increase on February 1, 2014.  

 

For more information visit: http://americanamusic.org/