Del Day shares his personal highlights from this year’s UK Americana Awards at the Hackney Emire which included a stunning showcase, a Tom Petty tribute and wins for Robert Vincent, Robert Plant, Yola Carter, Emily Barker, Sam Outlaw, Thomas Collison and more.
The Americana Music Association UK announce their Showcase Festival line-up as part of AmericanaFestUK 2018. A two-day event held across various venues in Hackney, East London from Jan 31st to Feb 1st. Listen to their showcase Spotify playlist.
The Americana Music Association UK announce nominees for this year’s UK Americana Awards including a Trailblazer Award for Mumford and Son and a Lifetime achievement award for Robert Plant.
The second UK Americana Awards winners included Lewis & Leigh, Sam Outlaw, Yola Carter, Sturgill Simpson, Van Morrison, Albert Lee, Margo Price & Chris “CJ” Hillman. AMA-UK’s Lifetime Achievement Award went to Richard Thompson with Wildwood Kin picking up the Bob Harris Emerging Artist Award.
