Libera Award for Best American Roots Record explained
The Libera Award for Best American Roots Record is an award presented by the American Association of Independent Music at the annual Libera Award which recognizes "best americana album released commercially in the United States by an independent label" since 2017.[1]
American singer-songwriter Aimee Mann was the first recipient of the award for her album Mental Illness. While no artist has won the award more than once, rock band Calexico is the most nominated in the category with four nominations, followed by Kevin Morby with three.
Winners and nominees
Artists that received multiple nominations
- 4 nominations
- 3 nominations
- 2 nominations
Notes and References
- Web site: . October 9, 2019. 2020 Libera Awards - 2020 Categories. March 19, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200319041926/https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3Ab5c3765a-ffe0-438f-b5b4-0e6f317a88cb. March 19, 2020.
- Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20180622220324/http://liberaawards.squarespace.com/nominees. A2IM Libera Awards 2018 - Nominees. June 22, 2018. March 19, 2020.
- Web site: Aimee Mann, Funky Four +1 Perform, Slowdive Wins Big at Indie Libera Awards. June 22, 2018. March 19, 2020. Variety. Jem. Aswad.
- Web site: A2IM Names Indie Libera Award Nominees 2019: Mitski, Bad Bunny, Courtney Barnett, More. Hypebot. March 28, 2019. March 19, 2020. Bruce. Houghton.
- Web site: A2IM Libera Indie Music Awards 2019 – Full Winners List. June 24, 2019. March 19, 2020. Hypebot. Bruce. Houghton.
- Web site: Chance the Rapper, FKA Twigs, Courtney Barnett & More Shortlisted For 2020 A2IM Libera Awards. Billboard. April 2, 2020. April 8, 2020. Lars. Brandle.
- Web site: http://www.freezepage.com/1596095496BXYUWMWSBV. 2020 - Libera Awards. July 30, 2020. July 30, 2020.
- Web site: Phoebe Bridgers, Run the Jewels & Perfume Genius Among Top Nominees For 2021 Libera Awards. Billboard. March 22, 2021. June 6, 2021. Paul. Grein.
- Web site: Japanese Breakfast, Jason Isbell, Arlo Parks Lead Indie-Music Collective A2IM's 2022 Libera Awards Nominees. Variety. March 23, 2022. March 25, 2022. Jem. Aswad.
- Web site: Wet Leg Leads Nominations for A2IM’s Indie Libera Awards. Variety. Jem. Aswad. March 22, 2023. March 22, 2023.
- News: Garcia . Thania . Okusanya . Emanuel . June 16, 2023 . Wet Leg, Sudan Archives and More Win Big at 2023 A2IM Libera Awards . . November 5, 2023.