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Preserving Roots: Celebrating the Ameripolitan Awards


Ameripolitan Awards Dale Watson
Ameripolitan Awards

The Ameripolitan Awards, founded in 2014 by renowned musician Dale Watson, are a celebration of roots and traditional music. This award show is one of the most important and relevant in the music industry today, as it recognizes and honors musicians who are dedicated to preserving and promoting the original sounds of country, rockabilly, honky-tonk, and western swing.


The Ameripolitan Awards have gained increasing popularity over the years, and have grown to become an internationally recognized event that brings together fans, musicians, and industry professionals alike. This event is held annually in Austin, Texas, and has become a staple in the city's music scene.


The previous winners and nominees of the Ameripolitan Awards are a testament to the award show's importance in recognizing the contributions of musicians who have kept the roots of American music alive. The 2020 Ameripolitan Award winners included artists such as Dale Watson, Charley Crockett, and Billy Joe Shaver, who have all made significant contributions to the world of traditional country and roots music.


In previous years, the Ameripolitan Awards have recognized musicians such as Wanda Jackson, Ray Benson, and Johnny Bush, all of whom have played a crucial role in shaping the sound of American roots music. These musicians, and many others like them, have worked tirelessly to preserve and promote the traditional sounds of country and western music, and the Ameripolitan Awards provide a platform to honour and celebrate their contributions.


The Ameripolitan Awards are important because they give much-needed recognition to musicians who might not receive the same attention from other major music awards shows. Traditional and roots music often don't receive the same level of mainstream recognition as other genres, and the Ameripolitan Awards aim to change that by shining a spotlight on these musicians and their unique sound.


The Ameripolitan Awards are an essential event in the music industry that celebrates and honours the contributions of musicians dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional American music. The recognition provided by this awards show is vital in keeping this music alive and relevant, and it's heartening to see the continued growth and success of the Ameripolitan Awards.



A list of the 2023 winners is below:

Honky Tonk Female 2023 Summer Dean Honky Tonk Male 2023 Jeremy Pinnell Honky Tonk Group 2023 Croy & The Boys Outlaw Female 2023 Rachel Brooke Outlaw Male 2023 Scott H. Biram Outlaw Group 2023 Jenny Don't + The Spurs

Rockabilly Female 2023 Jane Rose Rockabilly Male 2023 Nic Roulette Rockabilly Group 2023 The Hi-Jivers Western Swing Female 2023 Sierra Ferrell Western Swing Male 2023 Wild Earp Western Swing Group 2023 The Lucky Stars

Musician 2023 Katie Shore DJ 2023 Jimi Palacios Venue 2023 Rattlesnake Saloon Festival 2023 Micheal Hearne's Big Barn Dance Founders of the Sound 2023 The Adams Brothers Keeper of the Key 2023 Nick Curran Master Award 2023 Johnny Rodriguez

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