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Published on 2026-07-09
The Americana Music Association announced that acclaimed singer-songwriter and performer Nathaniel Rateliff, who took home Album of the Year at the 2025 Americana Awards for South of Here, will headline the Association's annual fundraising weekend at Blackberry Farm, taking place Thursday, August 20, through Sunday, August 23.
For more than 14 years, the Americana Music Association has partnered with Blackberry Farm to create one of the most distinctive and inspiring fundraising events in the country, bringing together extraordinary music, exceptional hospitality, and an intimate community of artists and supporters. Proceeds from the weekend benefit the Association's nonprofit mission to advocate for the authentic voice of Americana music and support the artists, fans, and industry professionals who sustain the genre.
The partnership between the Americana Music Association and Blackberry Farm is a natural one. Both organizations share a deep appreciation for the traditions, craftsmanship, authenticity, and sense of place that define Americana. Throughout the years, Blackberry Farm has become renowned for curating unforgettable culinary and cultural experiences, hosting celebrated chefs including Thomas Keller, Tom Colicchio, and Jacques Pépin. Together, Blackberry Farm and the Americana Music Association have brought that same level of excellence to live music.
Nestled on more than 600 breathtaking acres in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Blackberry Farm is one of America's premier luxury destinations. Consistently recognized as one of the finest inns and spas in North America, the resort offers an unparalleled combination of natural beauty, world-class dining, exceptional wine, and gracious hospitality. With just 62 guest rooms, the property provides an intimate setting unlike any other, allowing guests to experience remarkable performances in an atmosphere of warmth, privacy, and connection.
Over the years, Americana Weekend has welcomed an extraordinary roster of artists, including John Prine, Brandi Carlile, Rodney Crowell, Lucinda Williams, John Hiatt, Nanci Griffith, Keb' Mo', Rosanne Cash, and Sheryl Crow, just to name a few.
This year's weekend continues that tradition with a special performance by Nathaniel Rateliff, whose powerful songwriting and electrifying live performances have established him as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary American music. His appearance promises to make this year's event another unforgettable celebration of music, community, and the enduring spirit of Americana.
Space for the annual fundraiser is extremely limited, making this one of the Association's most exclusive events of the year. Guests will enjoy an extraordinary weekend of live music, exceptional cuisine, celebrated wines, and the incomparable hospitality that has made Blackberry Farm an internationally acclaimed destination—all while supporting the mission of the Americana Music Association. For more information and reservations, visit www.blackberryfarm.com.
About Blackberry Farm:
The renowned Blackberry Farm, a Relais & Châteux Resort, is one of America's most celebrated intimate luxury hotels, featuring 62 elegant accommodations and some of the world's finest wine, cuisine, fly fishing, horseback riding, hiking, cycling, sporting clay, and mountain biking opportunities. Along with the abundance of outdoor activities, Blackberry Farm offers a destination spa and an annual series of culinary events, hosted by world-renowned guest chefs and vintners.
About the Americana Music Foundation:
Established in 2020 by the Americana Music Association, the Foundation’s mission is to preserve the beloved art form known today as Americana music. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, with a global vision, the non-profit 501(c)(3) serves as a charitable and educational resource through partnerships with cultural and educational institutions, including those with New York University, Salt Lick Incubator, the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, the National Museum of African American Music, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and the Grammy Museum.
