Lucinda Williams: "The very thing that held me up in the beginning ended up becoming Americana music"
11.04.2022 - 10:43
/ officialcharts.com
Here at Official Charts, we understand the importance of championing every genre (and niche, 'I've-never-heard-of-that-before' sub-genre) across the musical landscape.
Working alongside the Americana Music Association UK, we're able to celebrate those pivotal new Americana releases; and we're extremely proud to announce welcome our new sponsor for the Official Americana Chart, Sweet Home Alabama.
Alamaba is a state steeped in musical history; the birthplace of Nat King Cole, Lionel Richie and Emmylou Harris to name just a few of its famous offspring.
A vibrant destination deeply connected with the sound of Americana that we celebrate each week on the UK’s Americana Chart, and soon set to welcome a spectacular new 8000-capacity venue.
The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville is founded by Ben Lovett of Mumford & Sons (TVG Hospitality) and is set for a show-stopping launch with The First Waltz between May 13-15.
We look forward to delving into Americana music over the coming months in partnership with Sweet Home Alabama, starting with a woman who wholly embodies the very heart of the genre.
Grammy Award-winning Americana icon Lucinda Williams - with [INSERT CHART FACT] to her name - joins us to talk through the genre's evolution; and tells us how its once-ambiguous nature became its biggest appeal.
Identifying Americana's increasing popularity and influence on other genres, Lucinda explains: "I think the genre's grown a lot. The thing I notice most, probably, is people's definition of what Americana really is. I think it's confusing for some people."
So, what is considered Americana? "It's easier to pinpoint if you're in the industry," she says. "For me, in the beginning when it first established, it appeared to be anything