The highly anticipated UK Americana Music Week, powered by Sweet Home Alabama, is set to make a triumphant return to Hackney from January 22 to 25, 2024. Themed “Growing Our Roots in Americana,” this annual celebration of Americana and Roots music promises a week filled with showcases, industry panels, special events, and the prestigious UK Americana Awards Show.
Following a successful inaugural partnership in 2023, The Alabama Tourism Department ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ returns as the headline partner for the week’s events. The festivities will kick off with a party, and full delegate passes and showcase wristbands are already on sale.
Acting CEO Charlie Pierce shared the Association’s plans for 2024, expressing excitement about the growth of Americana and Roots music in the UK. The week aims to bring talented artists to a broader audience, building on the success of the previous year. Sweet Home Alabama and other sponsors are acknowledged for making this event possible for the community.
Commenting on the partnership, Andy Facer, Account Director UK & Ireland for the Alabama Tourism Department, stated, “Alabama plays an integral role in shaping the landscape of Americana music. By sponsoring the UK Americana Music Week, The Alabama Tourism Department aims to bridge the geographical gap, inviting enthusiasts to experience the authentic charm of the state’s musical culture.”
The Americana Music Association UK (AMA-UK) has revealed nominations for the UK Americana Awards 2024, powered by Sweet Home Alabama. Jason Isbell will receive the International Trailblazer Award, and the Emerging Artist Award, selected by Bob Harris OBE, goes to Jonny Morgan. The Grass Roots Award will be presented to Stevie Smith, former CEO of the Americana Music Association UK.
In honor of Jason Isbell’s Award, the Week’s kick-off party on Monday, January 22, presented by Sweet Home Alabama and Thirty Tigers, will celebrate Isbell’s seminal album “Southeastern.”
The UK Americana Awards 2024, powered by Sweet Home Alabama, will take place on Thursday, January 25, at St John’s Hackney. For the first time in 2024, UK Americana Week, powered by Sweet Home Alabama, is the feature event in an exciting month of music for Americana and Roots fans in London, with shows running from mid-January through to February at various venues across the capital. This includes:
12/01 Tommy Emmanuel with special guest Molly Tuttle at Cadogan Hall – sold out
19/01 Milk Carton Kids at The Barbican
26/01 Darlingside at Lafayette
26/01 Drew Holcombe at The Garage
27/01 Teddy Thompson at Cadogan Hall
28/01 Israel Nash at Oslo
30/01 Allison Russell at Lafayette
31/01 Noah Guthrie at St Pancras Old Church
02/02 Dave Hause and Will Hoge at Union Chapel
06/02Â Â Â The Wood Brothers at Lafayette
Nominations
UK Album of the Year
Far From Saints – Far From SaintsÂ
Michele Stodart – InvitationÂ
Roseanne Reid – LawsideÂ
Ward Thomas – Music In The MadnessÂ
International Album of the Year
Allison Russell – The ReturnerÂ
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors – Strangers No MoreÂ
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit – WeathervanesÂ
Margo Cilker – Valley of Heart’s Delight
UK Song of the Year
Hannah White – ‘Chains of Ours
Kirsten Adamson – ‘My Father’s Songs’Â
Lauren Housley & The Northern Cowboys – ‘High Time’Â
St Catherine’s Child – ‘Every Generation’Â
International Song of the Year
Chris Stapleton – ‘White Horse’Â
Maren Morris – ‘The Tree’Â
Margo Price – ‘Radio’Â
Noah Kahan – ‘Stick Season’
UK Artist of the Year
Cardinal Black
Elles Bailey
Hannah White
Michele Stodart
International Artist of the Year
Allison Russell
Jason Isbell
Lucinda Williams
War & Treaty
UK Instrumentalist of the Year
Holly Carter
Joe Coombs
Joe Harvey White
Keiron Marshall
UK Live Act of the Year
Elles Bailey
Far From Saints
Ferris & Sylvester
Frank Turner
Lauren Housley & The Northern Cowboys
The Hanging Stars
Stay tuned for more information on the AMA-UK Board’s Special Awards for 2024. The award for the Best-Selling Americana Album by a UK artist, presented in conjunction with The Official Charts Company (OCC), will be announced in January.
