2025 Americana Honors & Awards

The 2025 Americana Honors & Awards are here—and our artist partners are right at the heart of it.
Five MAX and SET artist partners are up for major honors this year, celebrating the storytellers who keep the genre evolving while staying rooted in truth.

Joy Oladokun, Dawes, Larkin Poe, Maggie Rose, and Maggie Antone are all in the spotlight—nominated across categories that recognize breakthrough talent, dynamic duos, and the voices redefining what Americana means in 2025. From Joy’s soul-baring songwriting to Larkin Poe’s electrified roots-rock, these artists are carving their own paths and connecting with fans far beyond the usual boundaries.

This year’s ceremony takes place Wednesday, September 17, at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium—a legendary stage for artists who trade in raw emotion and real connection. That’s exactly what our partners bring. Not just to their music, but to the brand experiences we create together

At MAX, we’re proud to work with artists who light up the stage and shape the future. Want to tap into that kind of cultural firepower? Let’s talk.

Here’s to the nominees. And here’s to everything coming next. 🎸

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Dawes

MAX Partnership Details:
Honda 

2025 Nominations:

• DUO/GROUP OF THE YEAR
  

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Joy Oladokun

MAX Partnership Details:
Desert Financial Credit Union (DFCU)

2025 Nominations:

• ARTIST OF THE YEAR
  

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Larkin Poe

MAX Partnership Details:
SET® Tools user since 2025

2025 Nominations:

• DUO/GROUP OF THE YEA

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Maggie Antone

MAX Partnership Details:
SET® Tools user since 2024

2025 Nominations:

• SONG OF THE YEAR - “Johnny Moonshine,” Maggie Antone; Written by Maggie Antone, Natalie Hemby & Aaron Raitiere

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Maggie Rose

MAX Partnership Details:
SET® Tools user since 2023

2025 Nominations:

• EMERGING ACT OF THE YEAR
  

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