Bob will once again be hosting The UK Americana Awards Show 2021 on 28th January 2021.
The Awards Show is grand finale of the AmericanaFest UK celebration of the genre, taking place across three days in Hackney, London. There are three elements to AmericanaFest UK: the annual three-day conference, two nights of showcases, and the prestigious UK Americana Awards.
The ceremony on will include unique performances from: American Aquarium, Emily Barker, Elvis Costello, Steve Earle, Mary Gauthier, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, and will also feature appearances from award-winning actor Colin Firth CBE, BBC Radio 2’s Johnnie Walker, BBC Radio 6's Steve Lamacq, Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie, as well as an unmissable ‘In Conversation’ with the legendary Mavis Staples and former AMA-UK award winner, Brandi Carlile.
A very special John Prine Tribute Show will air directly before the Awards on January 28 with performances from Billy Bragg, Ferris & Sylvester, Ida Mae and many more. The late John Prine has been honoured with the specially created Songwriter Legacy Award 2021, in celebration of the legendary US singer-songwriter’s life and work.