Sierra Ferrell and Tyler Childers get three nominations each for 2024 Americana Honors & Awards
by Luke Taylor
May 08, 2024
At a ceremony Tuesday at the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) in Nashville, Tennessee, the Americana Music Association announced its nominees for the 2024 Americana Honors and Awards. Two singer-songwriters — Sierra Ferrell and Tyler Childers — received extra attention with three nominations each for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Artist of the Year.
Ferrell, originally from West Viriginia and now based in Nashville, received the Album of the Year nomination for Trail of Flowers, which just released on March 22. Ferrell recently visited the Twin Cities for a show at First Avenue, and she also visited The Current for a studio session hosted by Jessica Paxton. Ferrell’s song, “American Dreaming,” which she performed during her set at The Current, is nominated for Song of the Year.
Childers, meanwhile, is a singer-songwriter from eastern Kentucky. His album, Rustin’ in the Rain, released Sept. 8, 2023, received the Album of the Year nomination, and its lead single, “In Your Love,” is nominated for Song of the Year. “In Your Love” received much attention for its music video, which depicted the story of a same-sex relationship between two miners who build a life together in rural Kentucky. The song was heard on The Current, and it came in at No. 51 in the Top 89 of 2023 as voted by listeners.
Other Album of the Year nominees include Brandy Clark’s self-titled album, produced by Brandi Carlile; Weathervanes by Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit; and Hurray For The Riff Raff’s The Past Is Still Alive, which was produced by Brad Cook — who also produced Waxahatchee’s album Tigers Blood. Although Tigers Blood was not nominated for Album of the Year, Waxahatchee’s song “Right Back To It” (featuring MJ Lenderman) received a nomination for Song of the Year.
The 2024 Awards & Honors nomination ceremony in Nashville was hosted by Gina Miller of MNRK Music Group, an independent music company that manages artists, publishing and record labels. The ceremony included performances by Ferrell, The War and Treaty (nominated for Duo/Group of the Year), Megan McCormick (nominated for Instrumentalist of the Year), and Sista Strings, who have performed and recorded with Allison Russell, who is among the Artist of the Year nominees.
Here is the full list of nominees:
ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
Rustin’ In The Rain, Tyler Childers; Produced by Tyler Childers and The Food Stamps
Brandy Clark, Brandy Clark; Produced by Brandi Carlile
Trail of Flowers, Sierra Ferrell; Produced by Eddie Spear and Gary Paczosa
The Past Is Still Alive, Hurray for the Riff Raff; Produced by Brad Cook
Weathervanes, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit; Produced by Jason Isbell
ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
Tyler Childers
Charley Crockett
Sierra Ferrell
Noah Kahan
Allison Russell
DUO/GROUP OF THE YEAR:
Black Pumas
Larkin Poe
The Milk Carton Kids
Turnpike Troubadours
The War And Treaty
EMERGING ACT OF THE YEAR:
Kaitlin Butts
Wyatt Flores
Charles Wesley Godwin
The Red Clay Strays
Jobi Riccio
INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR:
Grace Bowers
Maddie Denton
Jamie Dick
Megan McCormick
Joshua Rilko
SONG OF THE YEAR:
“In Your Love,” Tyler Childers; Written by Geno Seale and Tyler Childers
“Dear Insecurity,” Brandy Clark (feat. Brandi Carlile); Written by Brandy Clark and Michael Pollack
“American Dreaming,” Sierra Ferrell; Written by Melody Walker and Sierra Ferrell
“Jealous Moon,” Sarah Jarosz; Written by Daniel Tashian and Sarah Jarosz
“Right Back To It” – Waxahatchee (feat. MJ Lenderman); Written by Katie Crutchfield
The 2024 Americana Honors and Awards will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville as part of the 24th annual Americanafest. Running Sept. 17 to 21, Americanafest will bring thousands of artists, fans, and industry professionals from across the globe to Nashville for performances, panel discussions, networking gatherings, and for the Honors and Awards presentation ceremony, Americanafest’s signature event.
