2018 AmericanaFest By the Numbers

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2018 AmericanaFest By the Numbers

2018 AmericanaFest took over Nashville during the week of Sept. 11–16, with the Honors & Awards ceremony on Sept. 12 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium serving as the week’s centerpiece.

Nashville’s 19th annual celebration of Americana music was another resounding success, with many of the figures exceeding totals from previous years.

2018 AmericanaFest By the Numbers

  • AmericanaFest: 19th year
  • Honors & Awards Ceremony: 17th year
  • Days Long: 6
  • Estimated Attendance: 50,000
  • Performing Acts: 250+
  • Conference Panels: 60
  • Special Events: 100
  • Performances: 500+
  • Venues: 62
  • States Represented: 42
  • Countries Represented: 16

The 20th annual AmericanaFest will take place Sept. 10–15, 2019, in Nashville.

photo courtesy Getty Images for the Americana Music Association

PERSONALITIES

Dave Daniels

Dave Daniels

“The Morning Wake Up Call” with Dave Daniels Monday thru Friday 6am to 10am

Miss Sarah

Miss Sarah

“KHAY Mid Days” with Miss Sarah Monday thru Friday 10am to 2pm

Frank Bell

Frank Bell

“California Country” with Frank Bell Monday thru Friday 2pm to 7pm

ELAINA

ELAINA

“Nights with Elaina” Monday thru Sunday 7pm to 12am

Patrick Thomas

Patrick Thomas

Picklejar “Up All Night” with Patrick Thomas Monday thru Sunday 12am-5am

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