Taking home the Album of the Year and Artist of the Year trophies, longtime BMI affiliate
Loretta Lynn was the night's big winner at the 2004 Americana Honors & Awards Show in Nashville. Among other BMI-affiliated winners were newcomer Mindy Smith, named New/Emerging Artist of the Year, and Will Kimbrough, recognized as Best Instrumentalist. Also during the ceremony, Lifetime Achievement Awards were issued to Chris Hillman (performer) and Cowboy Jack Clement (songwriter). The Carter Family was the recipient of the President's Award.
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| Mindy Smith performs | Loretta Lynn | Chris Hillman |
mindy smith photo: Adam Menter for echomusic.com
chris hillman photo: echomusic.com |
The Americana Honors & Awards Show was held at the 5th annual Americana Music Association Conference in Nashville, where registrants enjoyed Americana artist showcases, panels and other events.
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| Billy Joe Shaver presents the New/Emerging Artist award to Mindy Smith. photo: Mark Montgomery for echomusic.com |
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| Lorrie Bennett, Janette Carter, Rita Forrester and Carlene Carter accept the President's Award. photo: echomusic.com |
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| Jack Clement and Americana Music Association Executive Director J.D. May. photo: echomusic.com |
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| Will Kimbrough gives thanks after being named Instrumentalist of the Year. photo: Adam Menter for echomusic.com |
Congratulations to BMI's Americana Honors & Awards winners:
Album of the Year
Loretta Lynn
Van Lear Rose
Artist of the Year
Loretta Lynn
Instrumentalist of the Year
Will Kimbrough
New/Emerging Artist of the Year
Mindy Smith
Lifetime Achievement Performer
Chris Hillman
Lifetime Achievement Songwriter
Cowboy Jack Clement
President's Award
The Carter Family
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