NASHVILLE -- Inspired by their peers, Americana artists provided moments of great music, both on stage at the Ryman during the Thursday night awards show, and afterward at the showcases at five venues.
A few highlights:
Tift Merritt joyfully performing her Song of the Year nominee, "Broken"
Emerging Artist of the Year winner Mike Farris putting the soul back in the Ryman, which used to be a church
Lifetime Achievement for Songwriting winner John Hiatt going to the piano for "Have a Little Faith in Me"
Jason and the Scorchers living up to their name as lifetime performance winners
James McMurtry recognizing time passing with "Just Us Kids"
Texan Joe Ely telling stories of farmers and immigrants
The American Beauty Project showcasing the roots of President's Award-winner Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead -- MichaelK
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