| Minutes ago, the Americana Music Association released its list of nominees for this year’s Honors and Awards. It’s a big year for Brandi Carlile, with her own nomination for artist of the year, her nods as a member of the Highwomen and nominations for Tanya Tucker’s “While I’m Livin'” which she co-produced with Shooter Jennings. The association’s announcement: |
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| Album of the Year: “And It’s Still Alright,” Nathaniel Rateliff, Produced by James Barone, Patrick Meese and Nathaniel Rateliff “Country Squire,” Tyler Childers, Produced by David Ferguson and Sturgill Simpson “The Highwomen,” The Highwomen, Produced by Dave Cobb “Jaime,” Brittany Howard, Produced by Brittany Howard “While I’m Livin’,” Tanya Tucker, Produced by Brandi Carlile and Shooter Jennings |
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| Artist of the Year: Brandi Carlile Brittany Howard John Prine Tanya Tucker Yola |
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| Duo/Group of the Year: Black Pumas Drive-By Truckers The Highwomen Buddy & Julie Miller Our Native Daughters |
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| Emerging Act of the Year: Black Pumas Katie Pruitt Aubrie Sellers Billy Strings Kelsey Waldon |
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| Instrumentalist of the Year: Ellen Angelico Annie Clements Brittany Haas Zachariah Hickman Rich Hinman |
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| Song of the Year: “And It’s Still Alright,” Nathaniel Rateliff, Written by Nathaniel Rateliff “Bring My Flowers Now,” Tanya Tucker, Written by Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth and Tanya Tucker “Crowded Table,” The Highwomen, Written by Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby and Lori McKenna “My Love Will Not Change,” Aubrie Sellers featuring Steve Earle, Written by Billy Burnette and Shawn Camp “Stay High,” Brittany Howard, Written by Brittany Howard “Thoughts and Prayers,” Drive-By Truckers, Written by Patterson Hood |