The Americana Music Association has announced plans for the 18th Annual Honors and Awards show, which will take place Sept. 11 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The Milk Carton Kids will return as hosts, and Buddy Miller will reprise his role as musical director, with his Americana All-Star Band featuring Brady Blade, Ian Fitchuk, Jim Hoke, Shannon McNally, Dirk Powell, Don Was and the McCrary Sisters. 

The lineup features a wide variety of artists, including Jade Bird, Brandi Carlile, Elvis Costello, Mark Erelli, Rhiannon Giddens, I’m With Her, Ruston Kelly, Delbert McClinton, Lori McKenna, Maria Muldaur, John Prine, J.S. Ondara, Our Native Daughters, Erin Rae, Amanda Shires, Mavis Staples, The War and Treaty and Yola. The Americana Music Association also hinted that attendees should look out for some surprises during the night of music. 

The event will also feature an awards ceremony, including Lifetime Achievement Honors for Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, Costello, Giddens, Frank Johnson, McClinton and Muldaur. 

The Americana Awards and Honors show is the hallmark event for the 20th annual AMERICANAFEST, which runs from Sept. 10-15 at multiple Nashville venues. 

Tickets are available exclusively for AMERICANAFEST Conference Registrants. For more information, visit www.americanamusic.org.