Final Details Revealed for 2018 Ameripolitan Awards Events

Dickey Lee, Jesse Dayton, Jake Penrod, Luke Bell + more added!

(MEMPHIS, TN Press Release) – The countdown is on to the 2018 Ameripolitan Awards weekend, bringing honky tonkers, Hot Rods and four solid days of music to Memphis Feb. 9-13.
 
Dickey Lee and Jesse Dayton have been added to the Feb. 13 Ameripolitan Awards event at the Guesthouse at Graceland, which will be hosted by Dale Watson alongside American Pickers’ Danielle Colby, and announced by Doc Robb Walker of Sirius XM’s Elvis Radio.
 
They’re in good company, joining previously announced awards show performers James Hand, Reverend Horton Heat, Unknown Hinson, Nikki Lane and Asleep at the Wheel, Lloyd Green, Motel Mirrors and a Sun Records tribute featuring W.S. Holland, J.M. Van Eaton, Matthew Nelson and Gunnar Nelson, Sleepy LaBeef, The Blackwood Brothers, Big Sandy, Jason D. Williams, John Paul Keith and Jerry Phillips. Ameripolitan will honor Brian Setzer with the Ameripolitan Master award.

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​The newest additions to the line-up of showcases, taking place primarily at the Guesthouse at Graceland Feb. 10-12, are Jake Penrod, Luke Bell, Kyle Eldridge, Zephaniah Ohora, Sophia Johnson and Rose Sinclair. They join previously announced showcasing artists Whitey Morgan, James Intveld, Hillbilly Casino, Levi Dexter, Peter Sandburg of The Go Getters, Bloodshot Bill, The Greenline Travelers, Bonnie Montgomery, Carolyn Sills, Whitney Rose, Sean Mencher and Josh Sorheim.
 
Ameripolitan will also showcase stars on the runway, with a fashion show featuring designers including Manuel Couture, Lanksy Brothers Clothiers, Bernie Dexter, Fables by Barrie, Riley Reed, Vinyl Ranch, Ellie Monster and North Country Maiden. Ameripolitan Award nominees will take on modeling duties and don some legendary frocks for the event, which will take place at the Guesthouse on Feb. 12.
 
Finally, in addition to the activities at the Guesthouse at Graceland open only to Ameripolitan wristband holders, Memphians are invited to get a taste of Ameripolitan at three free, public events made possible in part by support from the Downtown Memphis Commission: Feb. 9 at Loflin Yard (pre-party and Hot Rod show hosted by Ameripolitan founder Dale Watson with Rosie Flores and other special guests), Feb. 12 at Blues City Café on Beale Street(satellite showcases), and just announced: Feb. 12 at Earnestine & Hazels (songwriter showcase).

AMERIPOLITAN AWARDS WEEKEND EVENTS 
Friday, Feb. 9 | Loflin Yard
Ameripolitan Pre-party and Hot Rod Show, 9 p.m.
Free to the public, hosted by Ameripolitan founder Dale Watson and Rosie Flores with special guests
 
Saturday, Feb. 10 | Guesthouse at Graceland
Honky Tonk and Western Swing showcases, doors at 6 p.m.
Open to Ameripolitan wristband holders only
 
Sunday, Feb. 11 | Guesthouse at Graceland
Rockabilly and Outlaw showcases, doors at 6 p.m.
Open to Ameripolitan wristband holders only
 
Monday, Feb. 12 | Guesthouse at Graceland
Vendor booths open throughout the day
Ameripolitan Fashion Show, 4 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 12 | Earnestine & Hazel’s
Songwriter showcase, 7 to 9 p.m.
Free and open to the public
 
Monday, Feb. 12 | Blues City Café on Beale Street
Ameripolitan satellite showcases, 9 p.m.
Satellite showcases will be free and open to the public 
 
Tuesday, Feb. 13 | Guesthouse at Graceland
Ameripolitan Awards, 8 p.m.