VOTING FOR THE 2025 UK AMERICANA AWARDS WILL OPEN IN NOVEMBER.
THE WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT OUR AWARDS CEREMONY ON 23rd JANUARY 2025 AT HACKNEY CHURCH.
There are seven awards that are nominated for and voted for by the membership:
Special Awards
These awards are chosen by the board;
Lifetime Achievement Award
Selected by the board members, our highest honour is awarded to a UK artist, duo or group in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the Americana genre over the span of their career and life in music.
Trailblazer Award
Selected by the board members, this special award celebrates a UK artist, duo or group that has taken an exceptional path, inspiring others to follow in their footsteps in developing the Americana genre.
Bob Harris Emerging Artist Award
Selected by Bob Harris OBE, this special award celebrates the breakthrough artist, duo or group that has particularly impressed the legendary music broadcaster throughout the year.
Best Selling Americana Album Award
AMA-UK works with The Official Charts Company to create the UK Americana Album Chart. This Award is given to the bestselling Americana Album by a UK Artist.
Grass Roots Award
Selected by the board members, this special award celebrates the sometimes un-sung heroes of the UK Americana scene. It is presented to individuals working in the industry (in a capacity other than as artists) who have made outstanding efforts to support Americana music from the grass roots up.