Most of the winners in more than 80 categories in the 56th Annual Grammy Awards were announced during ceremonies held prior to the televised event at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on Jan. 26. Winners in the American Roots Music Field included:
Best American Roots Song
“Love Has Come For You” – Edie Brickell & Steve Martin (from Love Has Come for You on Rounder)
Best Americana Album
Old Yellow Moon – Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell (Nonesuch Records)
Best Bluegrass Album
The Streets of Baltimore – Del McCoury Band (McCoury Music)
Best Folk Album
My Favorite Picture of You – Guy Clark (Dualtone)
Best Regional Roots Music Album
Dockside Sessions – Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience (Musicmatters Records)
In addition, The Civil Wars were named the winners in the Best Country Duo/Group Performance category for “From This Valley.” The East Nashville, Tennessee-based singer-songwriter duo of Joy Williams and John Paul White previously took home two Grammy Awards in 2012 for Best Folk Album of the Year (for its debut album, Barton Hollow) and Best Country Duo/Group Performance for that album’s title track.
The Grammy Awards are presented by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, also known as The Recording Academy. A complete list of nominees in all 82 categories appears online at www.grammy.com.
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