American Roots music is the mix of rock, country, gospel, folk, bluegrass, and blues with other homegrown styles
Dailey And Vincent top the list of nominees for the 21st annual awards
The sound of guitars, fiddlers and more is what sets the event apart from most other business conventions
And, it is the first time there has been a separate category for Americana music
Three group members are frontwomen in their own right and wrote seven of 10 songs on debut album
Buddy Miller nominated for Americana Song of the Year, Mary Gauthier nominated for Album of the Year, Steve Earle nominated for Artist
Festival, held on grounds of college in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina began as a tribute to late Merle Watson
