Robert Plant will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association during the organisation’s upcoming awards ceremony on September 16 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.
The presentation of the award to Plant will take place just before his new US tour with Saving Grace starts on September 18 in St. Louis, Missouri.
“Robert Plant’s relationship with Americana music extends far beyond influence—it is one of genuine passion, stewardship and artistic curiosity,” Jed Hilly, Executive Director of the Americana Music Association, said in an announcement. “His willingness to immerse himself in the traditions of blues, folk, country and gospel, while continuing to push their boundaries, has expanded the audience for Americana around the world. Few artists have done more to honor the music’s past while helping shape its future. We are thrilled to recognize his extraordinary contributions with the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award.”
It’s unclear whether Plant is scheduled to perform at the ceremony, however he did perform in Londom when receiving a lifetime achievement award from the UK Americana Music Association in 2018.
During that event on February 1, 2018, Plant performed “Gallows Pole” with Mumford & Sons and performed “Satan, Your Kingdom Must Come Down” with his band. Plant also participated in an ensemble performance of “Wildflowers” by Tom Petty.
As long as he’s not getting it from the Orange Asshole Trump, in which case the award becomes meaningless.
It’s good, but it’s still a sad day. I was never fortunate enough to see Led Zeppelin in concert due to me being younger at the time they performed. I would pretty much give anything to see them in concert one time.