The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) announced the nominees for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards (to be held February 13th, 2011.) Here listed are the nominees in the Americana, Roots categories as well as similar artists in other categories (for a full list of nominees ho the Grammy.com) Any surprises? Who’s missing?
BEST AMERICANA ALBUM
Rosanne Cash – The List
Los Lobos – Tin Can Trust
Willie Nelson – Country Music
Robert Plant – Band of Joy
Mavis Staples – You Are Not Alone
BEST BLUEGRASS ALBUM
Sam Bush – Circles Around Me
Patty Loveless – Mountain Soul II
The Del McCoury Band – Family Circle
Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band – Legacy
The Steeldrivers – Reckless
BEST TRADITIONAL FOLK ALBUM
Carolina Chocolate Drops – Genuine Negro Jig
Luther Dickinson & the Sons of Mudboy – Onward and Upward
The John Hartford Stringband – Memories of John
Maria Muldaur – Maria Muldaur & Her Garden of Joy
Ricky Skaggs – Ricky Skaggs Solo: Songs My Dad Loved
BEST CONTEMPORARY FOLK ALBUM
Jackson Browne & David Lindley – Love Is Strange – En Vivo Con Tino
Mary Chapin Carpenter – The Age of Miracles
Guy Clark – Somedays the Song Writes You
Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs – God Willin’ & the Creek Don’t Rise
Richard Thompson – Dream Attic
BEST COUNTRY INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE
Cherryholmes – “Tattoo of a Smudge”
The Infamous Stringdusters – “Magic #9”
Punch Brothers – “New Chance Blues”
Darrell Scott – “Willow Creek”
Marty Stuart – “Hummingbyrd”
Other Americana/roots/indie/alt/whatever artists nominated in assorted other categories:
- Dailey & Vincent – “Elizabeth” (Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals)
- Dierks Bentley – Up on the Ridge (Best Country Album)
- Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert & Jamey Johnson – “Bad Angel” (Best Country Collaboration with Vocals)
- Dierks Bentley, Del McCoury & the Punch Brothers – “Pride (In the Name of Love)” (Best Country Collaboration with Vocals)
- Ryan Bingham & T. Bone Burnett – “The Weary Kind” from Crazy Heart (Best Song Written for Motion Picture, Television, or Other Visual Media)
- Johnny Cash – “Ain’t No Grave”/ The Johnny Cash Project (Best Short Form Music Video)
- Crazy Heart (Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television, or Other Visual Media)
- Steve Earle – “I See You” from Treme (Best Song Written for Motion Picture, Television, or Other Visual Media)
- Patty Griffin – Downtown Church (Best Traditional Gospel Album)
- Buddy Holly – Not Fade Away: The Complete Studio Recordings and More (Best Historical Album)
- Elton John & Leon Russell – “If It Wasn’t for Bad” (Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals)
- Jamey Johnson – “Macon” (Best Male Country Vocal Performance, Best Country Album for The Guitar Song)
- Miranda Lambert – “The House That Built Me” (Best Female Country Vocal Performance, Best Country Song, Best Country Album for Revolution)
- Ray LaMontagne – “Beg, Steal, or Borrow” (Song of the Year)
- Los Lobos – “Do the Murray” (Best Rock Instrumental Performance)
- Mumford & Sons – “Little Lion Man” (Best Rock Song, Best New Artist)
- Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers – Mojo (Best Rock Album)*The Steeldrivers – “Where Rainbows Never Die” (Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals)
- Robert Plant – “Silver Rider” (Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance)
- Pete Seeger with the Rivertown Kids and Friends – Tomorrow’s Children (Best Musical Album for Children)
- Ricky Skaggs – Mosaic (Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album)
- George Strait – “The Breath You Take” (Best Country Song)
- Marty Stuart & Connie Smith – “I Run to You” (Best Country Collaboration with Vocals)
- Treme (Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television, or Other Visual Media)
- Hank Williams – The Complete Mother’s Best Recordings…Plus! (Best Historical Album)
- Lucinda Williams & Elvis Costello – “Kiss Like Your Kiss” from True Blood (Best Song Written for Motion Picture, Television, or Other Visual Media)
- Neil Young – “Angry World” (Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance, Best Rock Song, Best Rock Album for Le Noise)