For two days before the awards show transpired, performances took place at the stately Guesthouse at Graceland in Memphis showcasing some of the greatest up-and-coming and independent talent from country, roots, and rockabilly—or “Ameripolitan” as we call it in this instance.
Ameripolitan, Bloodshot Bill, Brennen Leigh, Celine Lee, Coleman Williams, Croy and the Boys, Cullen Fox, Dale Watson, Dallas Burrow, Dallas Moore, Emily Nenni, Garrett T. Capps, Hannah Juanita, Hi-Jivers, Ichi-Bons, James Intveld, Jane Rose, Jenny Don't and the Spurs, Jeremy Pinnell, Jerry Zinn, Kaitlin Butts, Kathryn Legendre, Katie Shore, Kinky Friedman, Kristina Murray, Kyle Eldridge, Melissa Carper, Mitch Polzak, Mose Wilson, Rachel Brooke, Rosie Floes, Sarie Gessner, Saudia Young, Scott H. Biram, Sean K Preston, Sean Mencher, Sierra Ferrell, Summer Dean, Tammy Savoy, The Rhyolite Sound, The Shootouts, The Waymores, Timbo, West of Texas, Wild Earp, Willi Carlisle
