<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In a strong showing for female artists, THE HIGHWOMEN, <a title="TANYA TUCKER" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/tanya-tucker-concert-tour-dates/">TANYA TUCKER</a> and BRITTANY HOWARD top the nominations for the 19th annual AMERICANA HONORS &; AWARDS with nods in three categories apiece, while THE HIGHWOMEN’s BRANDI CARLILE earned an additional nomination as a solo artist, in addition to recognition as a producer and songwriter in several categories. JOHN PRINE, who passed away from COVID-19 earlier this year, earned a posthumous nomination in the Artist Of The Year category.<br></p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This year’s categories were expanded from four nominees to five, with the exception of “Song Of The Year,” which totals six due to a tie. The winners of each category will be announced during the AMERICANA HONORS &; AWARDS show, set for WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th at NASHVILLE’s <a title="RYMAN" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbRyman&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fryman-auditorium-tickets-nashville%2Fvenue%2F221356&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">RYMAN</a> AUDITORIUM (the same night as The ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, which are also being held in NASHVILLE this year). AMERICANA ticketing information will be announced as plans unfold.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Find out more at A<a href="https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/197395/brandi-carlile-the-highwomen-brittany-howard-tanya?ref=mail_country_daily" class="aioseop-link">llAccessNews</a></p>