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MUSIC PEOPLE
NEWS
NOVEMBER 2023 Volume 54 Number 11 Issue 645
Editor Duncan Warwick
Contributors David Allan , Janet Aspley , Donnie Ayers , Craig Baguley , Tony Byworth , Larry Delaney , Don Cusic , Julie Flaskett , Michael Hingston , Stan Hitchcock , Tony Ives , Sianna King , Spencer Leigh , John Lomax III , Bryce Martin , Adrian Peel , Paul Riley , Alex Rossi , Chris Smith , Tom Travis , Walt Trott , Jack Watkins New release consultant : Steve Tidbury
Assistant editor Kelly Gregory
AMERIPOLITAN AWARDS RETURN TO AUSTIN
Photographers Patricia Presley , Barry Dixon
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The 10th annual Ameripolitan Music Awards and Weekender return to Austin , Texas February 16-18 , 2024 with Austin City Limits at The Moody Theater hosting the awards show on February 18 .
Dale Watson , who founded Ameripolitan to acknowledge and celebrate artists who work in music with prominent roots influence , announced , “ We are so excited to bring our 10th year celebration of The Ameripolitan Awards Weekender back to where it all began in Austin , Texas , the live music Capital of the world . I ’ m certain this will be the best year yet .”
Special artist showcases will take place at Austin venues , including The Continental Club , C-boys Heart & Soul , The Broken Spoke and The Saxon Pub with daytime events at the Wyndham Garden Austin .
The 2024 events include : Honoring Texas legends Ray Benson , Augie Meyers and Flaco Jimenez at the Awards Show at Austin City Limits , A Tribute to James
Hand at The Continental Club , A Tribute to the Original Texas Dance Halls at The Broken Spoke , Rockabilly / Tiki / Surf Jamboree at C-Boys , and Women of Ameripolitan songwriter swap at The Saxon Pub .
Additions to the 2024 events schedule includes : The infamous pre-party on Thursday , February 15 at C-Boys , The Vintage Western Artisan Market , The Ameripolitan General Store , nominee meet and greets with signings and lobby jam sessions at the Wyndham Garden Austin on February 16 and 17 , Steel Guitar Pull at The Saxon Pub ( date TBD ), Dale Watson Official Kick Off at The Continental Club on February 16 , and Deke and Dave Do Austin at The Continental Club on February 16 with Deke Dickerson and Dave Stuckey .
The nominees have been announced including : Honky Tonk Female : Cristina Vane , Emily
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