The UK Americana Awards ceremony on January 28 will include unique performances from: American
Aquarium, Emily Barker, Elvis Costello, Steve Earle, Mary Gauthier, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, and a host of this year's nominees (see below for full list of nominees). Once again presented by Bob Harris OBE, the show will also feature appearances from award-winning actor Colin Firth CBE, BBC Radio 2's Johnnie Walker, BBC Radio 6's Steve Lamacq, Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie, as well as an unmissable 'In Conversation' with the legendary Mavis Staples and former AMA-UK award winner, Brandi Carlile.
A very special John Prine Tribute Show will air directly before
the Awards on January 28 with performances from Billy Bragg, Ferris &
Sylvester, Ida Mae and many more. The late John Prine has been honoured with
the specially created Songwriter Legacy Award 2021, in celebration of the
legendary US singer-songwriter's life and work.
The Showcase Festival will run across two stages on both of the
evenings of January 26 and 27, delivering an amazing 14 hours of music across
two days. Some of the many highlights will be sets from Courtney Marie Andrews,
Joshua Burnside, Darlingside, Jason Isbell (and the 400 Unit), Larkin Poe, Jim
Lauderdale, Mipso, Katie Pruitt, The Mavericks, The War and Treaty. The AMA-UK
is proud to present a gender balanced programme for the 4th year running;
something it champions in all its activities.
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