The term “Americana music” was defined by the Americana Music Association (AMA) in 2020 as “…the rich threads of country See more

Prehistory: Roots music
The origins of Americana music can be traced back to the early 20th century, when rural American … See more

The radio station laying the best claim to the Americana radio format origins is KFAT in Gilroy, California, active from mid-1975 to January 1983, as described in the book Fat Chance, … See more

Despite the genre's most common name, it is not practiced solely by artists from the United States, as numerous artists from Canada are also prominent in the genre. Canadian bands in … See more

• Johnny Cash
• Bob Dylan
• Willie Nelson
• Bonnie Raitt See more

• Acoustic guitar
The acoustic guitar is perhaps the most essential instrument in Americana music. It is often used to provide the rhythmic foundation of a … See more

• Grammy Award for Best Americana Album
• Alternative country
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