Americana
plural noun
Amer·i·ca·na
ə-ˌmer-ə-ˈkä-nə 
-ˌmər-,
-ˌme-rə-,
-ˈka-nə
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Brittney Spencer kicked off the evening with a set that highlighted the rootsy Americana and soul sounds of the genre but also the muscular country-pop of her 2024 debut, My Stupid Life.
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Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2025
Chapelle also reported that the Miss Americana star decked out her wrist in a gold Cartier Santos Demoiselle watch that once sold for close to $18,330, but is now discontinued (if not on resale).
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Neil Young Rises Highest on the Americana List Young’s forty-eighth full-length kicks off its time highest on the Official Americana chart.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, several surging newcomers make top outings this week, including Preston Cooper, Emily Ann Roberts, and Jake Worthington — with Worthington teaming up with country/Americana stalwart Marty Stuart.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025
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Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2025
Chapelle also reported that the Miss Americana star decked out her wrist in a gold Cartier Santos Demoiselle watch that once sold for close to $18,330, but is now discontinued (if not on resale).
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Neil Young Rises Highest on the Americana List Young’s forty-eighth full-length kicks off its time highest on the Official Americana chart.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Explore Blake Shelton Emily Ann Roberts Jake Worthington See latest videos, charts and news
Meanwhile, several surging newcomers make top outings this week, including Preston Cooper, Emily Ann Roberts, and Jake Worthington — with Worthington teaming up with country/Americana stalwart Marty Stuart.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Americana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Americana. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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