Ordinary Elephant, Giddens take Folk Alliance honors
Other winers were:
Album of the Year: "Freedom Highway," Rhiannon Giddens
Song of the Year: "You Didn't Call My Name," Molly Tuttle
Spirit of Folk Awards: Kristian Blak, Richard Gillmann, Martyn Joseph, Anais Mitchell, Betse Siggins
The People's Voice Award: Bonnie Raitt
The Clearwater Award: Winnipeg Folk Festival
Folk DJ Hall of Fame Inductees: Dick Pleasants, Fiona Ritchie, Mary Cliff
Lifetime Achievement Awards: Peter, Paul and Mary (Living), Richie Havens (Legacy), Elektra Records (Business/Academic)
Finalists for the 2017 Album, Song and Artist of the Year awards are based on U.S., Canadian, and International industry year-end lists as well as Folk DJ airplay. Winners are determined by the voting membership of Folk Alliance International and the results are announced annually.
More news for Rhiannon Giddens
- 05/02/24: "From Where I Stand: The Black Experience in Country Music" sees light of day
- 02/12/24: Beyonce goes country in new song
- 07/27/23: Giddens is "Yet to Be"
- 07/28/20: Giddens becomes Silk Road Ensemble artistic director
- 08/07/19: Giddens, Johnson receive new honor
- 01/29/18: Giddens tours again
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