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AcousticMusicScene.com Hosts Song Swaps During SERFA Conference, May 12-15

Post published:May 6, 2022
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Conferences of Note

More than 200 people will converge on Black Mountain, North Carolina, May 12-15, 2022 for the annual Southeast Regional Folk Alliance (SERFA) Conference. An extended weekend of contemporary and traditional folk music, networking and learning opportunities, the conference will be keynoted by Thomm Jutz and features 16 juried official showcases, along with a number of late-night guerrilla showcases hosted by AcousticMusicScene.com and others. [Click on the headline to continue reading this conference preview.]

2016 Americana Honors and Awards Presented

Post published:September 27, 2016
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Awards & Contests News - U.S. National

Jason Isbell won Album of the Year and Song of the Year honors, while Chris Stapleton was named Artist of the Year during the Americana Music Association’s 15th Annual Americana Honors & Awards show, Sept. 21, at Nashville’s storied Ryman Auditorium. [To continue reading this article, click on the headline.]

Grammy Awards Nominees Named

Post published:December 8, 2015
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Awards & Contests

Nominees in 83 categories have been named for the 58th Annual Grammy Awards to be presented by The Recording Academy on Monday, February 15, 2016. Of particular interest to readers of AcousticMusicScene.com are the nominees for awards in the American Roots Music Field that will be presented prior to the live broadcast airing on CBS television stations that evening from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. [To continue reading and see a listing of the nominees in the American Roots Music Field and select others, click on the headline.]

2011 Grammy Nominees Named

Post published:December 2, 2010
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Awards & Contests News - U.S. National

Nominees in more than 100 categories have been named for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, to be broadcast live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011 on CBS. [To read the article, including a list of nominees in select categories, click on the headline.]

MerleFest Lineup Announced; Early-bird Ticket Prices in Effect

Post published:March 25, 2010
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Bluegrass & Beyond Festival Focus

Most of the lineup for MerleFest is now set, and early-bird ticket prices for one of America’s most popular roots-oriented music festivals are available through April 6. Celebrating the music of the late instrumental virtuoso Merle Watson and his father Doc Watson, the “traditional-plus” music festival features sounds of the Appalachian region and beyond -- ranging from bluegrass and Americana to old-time, country and roots music. It takes place April 29 – May 2 on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. [To view the entire article, click on the headline.]

The Steeldrivers Win 2009 Nashville Music Award

Post published:October 9, 2009
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Awards & Contests Bluegrass & Beyond

On the heels of being named Emerging Artists of the Year in the International Bluegrass Music Awards on Oct. 1, The Steeldrivers have won the 2009 Nashville Music Award for Bluegrass Album of the Year. [To read the entire article, click on the headline.]