Artistry To Shine at Americana Music Festival and Conference
First Group of Artists Announced
ONE WEEK TO SAVE $100 OFF THE WALK UP PRICE!
Honors & Award Show Celebrates Ten Years
TICKETS ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO CONFERENCE REGISTRANTS ONLY UNTIL FRIDAY, JULY 29 AT 10AM
RYMAN To Sell Limited Tickets to the General Public starting July 29th
The 12th Annual Americana Music Festival and Conference presented by Nissan will celebrate the genre’s ever-growing recognition and acclaim October 12 -15, 2011 in Nashville, TN. In an explosion of talent, iconic artists will take the stage alongside the scene’s hippest up-and-comers for four days and nights of praiseworthy performances and surprise guest appearances.
Confirmed to attend the Americana Honors & Awards ceremony on October 13th at the historically cool Ryman Auditorium include Gregg Allman, Robert Plant and the Band of Joy, The Civil Wars, Elizabeth Cook, Justin Townes Earle, Jessica Lea Mayfield, the Secret Sisters and Hayes Carll just to name a few.
Americanafest, the evening festival portion of the four day fete has early confirmations from the Jayhawks, John Oates, North Mississippi Allstars, Foster and Lloyd, Matraca Berg, Connie Smith, Marty Stuart, Amy Lavere, Carrie Rodriguez, David Mayfield Parade, Kenny Vaughan, Peter Rowan, Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison, Lake Street Dive, Will Hoge, Pokey Lafarge and the South City Three and hundreds of key members of the music community.
The genre’s far-reaching embrace will be on display as 100-plus acts rock six of Nashville’s coolest venues during the Festival’s nighttime showcases. This is where those-in-the-know catch genre stalwarts, as well as talented newcomers on track to becoming tomorrow’s headline makers. The Americana scene has spawned some of today’s hottest acts, spurring a recent Spin magazine cover story.
July 31 is the final day to register for the Festival and Conference under the current early bird rate, with priority Honors and Awards show seating going to those who register before the August 1st rate increase. Americana Music Association members receive a discounted rate over non-members. Click HERE to buy now. Tickets to the Honors and Awards go on sale July 29 to the general public.
Full Festival and Conference registrants receive entrance to all sanctioned daytime conference music, panels and parties, plus priority access to all evening showcase performances, and a ticket to the critically acclaimed Americana Honors & Awards show on Thursday, October 13th at the Ryman Auditorium.
The Honors & Awards will be celebrating ten years and once again we guarantee a show that will knock your socks off. Jim Lauderdale will continue his tenure as master of ceremonies. Over 2,000 artists, music lovers and industry executives attend the annual show, which is broadcast internationally through multiple outlets.
DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, YOU MUST PURCHASE A CONFERENCE REGISTRATION TO GUARANTEE YOUR SEAT AT THE HONORS & AWARDS – The General Public will have an opportunity to purchase a limited number of seats starting on Friday July 29th – visit ryman.com for more information.
If you are in the business of music, the daytime conference sessions feature must attend educational sessions. Primarily located at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown hotel, the business conference offers plenty of friendly networking, exciting panel discussions and seminars. These career-building opportunities and the wealth of nighttime showcases makes the Americana Music Festival and Conference, Nashville’s finest and one of the nations most comprehensive events for fans, artists and business leaders alike.
Registration is online at americanamusic.org.
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