BMI Congratulates its Americana Award Winners and Honorees

Posted in News on September 12, 2019
Pictured are John Prine and Brandi Carlile
Pictured are John Prine and Brandi Carlile

BMI songwriters took center stage many times last night at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, where the Americana Honors & Awards were presented to the best and brightest in Americana music. BMI congratulates all of them. Below is the list of BMI winners.

Album of the Year
The Tree of Forgiveness, John Prine, produced by Dave Cobb

Artist of the Year
Brandi Carlile

Song of the Year
“Summer’s End,” John Prine, written by Pat McLaughlin and John Prine

Duo/Group of the Year
I’m With Her*

Emerging Act of the Year
The War and Treaty

President’s Award
Felice & Boudleaux Bryant

Legacy of Americana Award
(Presented in partnership with the National Museum of African American Music)
Rhiannon Giddens

Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance
Delbert McClinton

Inspiration Award
(Presented in partnership with the First Amendment Center)
Mavis Staples

*Not all members affiliated with BMI

SOURCENews TAGS Americana Nashville

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