The Americana Honors' Constrained Glory The Americana Honors & Awards, a celebration of roots music's best and brightest, has announced its nominees for 2026.
This year's crop looks like more of the same: Brandi Carlile and Margo Price are nominated for artist of the year, alongside newcomers like Charley Crockett and Molly Tuttle.
However, scratch beneath the surface, and you'll find a subtle shift in the genre's priorities.