The Americana Music Association has officially revealed the nominees for the 2025 Americana Honors & Awards.

MJ Lenderman takes the lead with nominations in three categories, emerging as a top contender. Close behind, Charley Crockett, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, and the duo Gillian Welch & David Rawlings each earned two nominations.

Lenderman is nominated for album of the year, song of the year, and emerging artist of the year. His three nominations mark a major milestone. The nominated album, Manning Fireworks, is his fifth solo release but the first to gain significant attention in mainstream rock and appear on year-end top 10 lists. Before this breakout, Lenderman was better known as the guitarist for the band Wednesday than as a solo artist.

Meanwhile, Ferrell has been n

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