The Americana Music Association has revealed the nominees for its 24th annual Honors & Awards, spotlighting standout artists like The Mavericks, Sierra Ferrell, MJ Lenderman, Waxahatchee, and Gillian Welch & David Rawlings. Winners will be announced September 10 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium as part of AMERICANAFEST’s 25th anniversary celebration.

This free, family-friendly event transforms the Pike into a vibrant celebration of music, culture, and community—featuring everything from soulful guitar and harmonica-driven blues to zydeco, funk, and jazz. With standout performances by Rick Franklin, Sol Roots, Anthony “Swamp Dog” Clark, Everyday Everybody, and Little Red & The Renegades, this year’s festival is a heartfelt tribute to the artists and sounds that keep the blues alive and thriving in the nation’s capital.

Blues royalty and rising stars converge in Eureka Springs for a weekend of unforgettable music starting tomorrow!

Fur Peace Productions is back with its 2025 Concert Series at Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville, Ohio, marking the return of exceptional live music to Southeast Ohio after the sale of the Fur Peace Ranch. The series kicks off July 6 with Peter Rowan & Sam Grisman Project, followed by Hot Tuna Acoustic and Suzy Bogguss with Jorma Kaukonen. Tickets go on sale February 18 for these intimate, historic performances at one of Ohio’s finest venues.

Fronted by Devon Allman and Duane Betts featuring: Alex Orbison (son of Roy Orbison), Justin Corgan, Johnny Stachela, John Ginty and John Lum plus special guest support from Tommy Prine, Greg Koch, and Mattie Schell on select dates – plus a co-headline show with The Record Company!

Big Head Todd and the Monsters mark 40 years with two star-studded nights at Red Rocks, featuring Cheap Trick, Bill Murray, Warren Haynes, and more!

Hosted by Duane Betts, the star-studded event will take place on February 28, 2025, at Macon City Auditorium, featuring Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Oteil Burbridge, Devon Allman, and more. Tickets go on sale January 13. A portion of the proceeds will support music education in honor of Dickey Betts.

Legendary actor Bill Murray is teaming up with Gulf Coast Records artists Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia for the “Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers” tour, kicking off January 3rd in Chicago. Special guest Jimmy Vivino, whose debut album drops February 14th, joins the lineup.

Lifetime Achievement Award to be bestowed to Indigo Girls! Sarah Jarosz, Nick Lowe, Kaïa Kater, Allison Russell, Sierra Ferrell, Peggy Seeger, Rhiannon Giddens, among others earn IFMA nominations for Best of 2024 Awards.