Scene and Heard

Los Angeles Nomination Event Featured John C. Reilly, Lucinda Williams, Shelby Lynne and All-Star Band

 Jason Isbell and Gillian Welch Lead Nominations

Los Angeles, CA, May 31, 2012 – The Americana Music Association took to the City of Angels to announce the 2012 nominees for the Americana Honors & Awards, presented by Nissan. Music aficionado John C. Reilly announced the nominations at Thursday’s event hosted by Americana ambassador Jim Lauderdale at The Grammy® Museum’s Clive Davis Theatre.

The celebration also featured performances by special guests Lucinda Williams, Shelby Lynne and Robert Ellis alongside the Americana All-Star band, led by Buddy Miller with Lauderdale, Greg Leisz, Don Heffington and Don Was. The finale song honored Americana icons; Levon Helm, Earl Scruggs and Doc Watson, who were the heartbeat of the genre, with a loving rendition of ”Will the Circle Be Unbroken.”

A genre that honors the roots of American music and its tapestry of influences, nominees for the 2012 ceremony reflect its brightest talents. From lyricists that articulate the human condition to unrivaled instrumentalists, Americana has been described by The New York Times as “the coolest music scene today.”

Here We Rest – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive – Steve Earle

The Harrow & The Harvest – Gillian Welch

This One’s For Him: A Tribute to Guy Clark – Various Artists

Gillian Welch

Hayes Carll

Jason Isbell

Justin Townes Earle

Alabama Shakes

Dawes

Deep Dark Woods

Robert Ellis

“Alabama Pines” – Written by Jason Isbell and performed by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

“Come Around” – Written and performed by Sarah Jarosz

“I Love” – Written by Tom T. Hall and performed by Patty Griffin

“Waiting on the Sky to Fall” – Written and performed by Steve Earle

Buddy Miller

Chris Thile

Darrell Scott

Dave Rawlings

Carolina Chocolate Drops

Civil Wars

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

Punch Brothers

The Americana Honors & Awards, presented by Nissan, returns to the historically cool Ryman Auditorium on September 12, 2012 (as part of the Americana Music Festival to take place September 12-15, 2012 at various venues throughout Music City). The iconic Jim Lauderdale will once again host the Honros & Awards, while the phenomenal Buddy Miller will lead the All-Star Band. The Honors & Awards have featured many amazing, once-in-a-lifetime moments over the years from secret shows to legendary collaborations.

The Americana Music Association is a professional trade organization whose mission is to provide a forum for the advocacy of Americana music and to promote public awareness of the genre to support the creative and economic viability of professionals in this field. Dedicated to building and promoting the Americana genre and the individuals who participate in that industry, the Americana Music Association works closely with artists, labels, radio stations, retailers, print media, festivals, agents, publishers and more to help organize and build the infrastructure necessary for the Americana genre to achieve success both creatively and financially.

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