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Americana is a genre that draws its roots from the many musical traditions in America. It’s made up of different styles and sounds that developed throughout the nation’s history. Here are a few examples of artists and bands that are regarded as part of the Americana genre. They include: Alison Krauss, Band of Joy, Bob Dylan, and The Avett Brothers.
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Band of Joy
Singer-songwriter Robert Plant is back with his latest project: Band of Joy. Drawing inspiration from diverse sources in the American music world, Plant’s new album crackles with assured intensity. The album features traditional blues/folk standards like Satan Your Kingdom Must Come Down and Cindy, I’ll Marry You Someday.
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan is one of the most celebrated and beloved artists in the Americana genre. He has earned multiple Grammy Awards for his work, including a Grammy for his album Love and Theft, which won him an Academy Award for best original song in 2002. He has received numerous honors and awards for his work, including a Kennedy Center Honor, the Grammy, the Oscar, and the CMA.
The Avett Brothers
The Avett Brothers are a popular Americana music group. The band’s distinctive sound incorporates a variety of musical styles, including classic country, bluegrass, traditional folk, punk, and ragtime. The trio’s music is characterized by wistful lyrics and a mellow melody. The band’s acoustic instruments include banjo, violin, and piano.
Alison Krauss
If you’re into Americana genre music, Alison Krauss is one of the top female artists in the genre. She is an award-winning bluegrass musician and fiddler. She has released fourteen albums and has been featured on many soundtracks. She is best known for her work with the band Union Station and on the soundtrack of O Brother, Where Art Thou. Her early career was spent mostly in the bluegrass world. At the age of 16, she was already playing with bands and touring with bluegrass bands. Eventually, she began recording solo, and her first album was nominated for a Grammy.
The Civil Wars
The Civil Wars is an Americana duo, consisting of vocalist Joy Williams and guitarist John Paul White. The duo formed in 2009, and their first album, Barton Hollow, won two Grammy Awards, including for its title track. In 2013, the group released three projects: a live album, a four-song EP, and a full-length album. The Civil Wars won the Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance and Best Folk Album in 2012 for their album Barton Hollow.
Robert Plant
Robert Plant is an American musician who writes and performs music influenced by the Americana genre. He has written several albums in the genre and has recorded a live album for MTV Unplugged. He has won numerous awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 1998 for Most High. In 2007, Plant collaborated with bluegrass singer Alison Krauss on the album Raising Sand. It was a success, earning Plant the Album of the Year award. The album also produced the hit song, Please Read the Letter.
