2026 Americana Honors & Awards Nominees Announced, Ceremony Set for September
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The nominees for the 2026 Americana Honors & Awards have been revealed, with Brandi Carlile, Margo Price, and several other artists receiving multiple nominations. Winners will be announced on September 16 at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, the centerpiece of the AmericanaFest conference and festival.
Facts First
- Brandi Carlile, Margo Price, I’m With Her, S.G. Goodman, Mon Rovia, and Ken Pomeroy each received two nominations across the five award categories.
- Charley Crockett is the only returning nominee from the 2025 awards in the Artist of the Year category.
- Winners will be announced at the 25th annual ceremony on Sept. 16 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
- The awards show is the centerpiece of AmericanaFest, a conference and music festival held from Sept. 15-19.
- Lifetime achievement honorees will be revealed at a later date.
What Happened
The 2026 Americana Honors & Awards nominees have been announced. The Artist of the Year category includes nominees Brandi Carlile, Margo Price, Charley Crockett, Molly Tuttle, and Jesse Welles. The Duo/Group of the Year category includes nominees I’m With Her, Flatland Cavalry, Mumford & Sons, Turnpike Troubadours, and Gillian Welch & David Rawlings. Nominees for Album of the Year include Margo Price, S.G. Goodman, Ken Pomeroy, Tyler Childers, and Kathleen Edwards. The Song of the Year category includes nominees Brandi Carlile, S.G. Goodman, I’m With Her, Mon Rovia, and Lucinda Williams. The Emerging Act of the Year category includes nominees Ken Pomeroy, Mon Rovia, Boy Golden, Crowe Boys, and Kashus Culpepper.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of Americana music, this announcement may shape your listening and festival plans for the coming months. The nominated albums and songs could see increased streaming and radio play, giving you new music to discover. The awards ceremony is part of AmericanaFest, which could offer you a chance to see many of these artists perform live in Nashville if you attend.
What's Next
The winners will be announced at the 25th annual Americana Honors & Awards on Sept. 16 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The honorees for the lifetime achievement awards will be revealed at a later date. The awards show is the centerpiece event of AmericanaFest, a conference and music festival held around Nashville from Sept. 15-19, which may feature performances by many of the nominated artists.