Feature photo by Noah McLane
Photos by Noah McLane, Bailey Brantingham and Kailee Shores
Julian Taylor furiously plucks his six-string during his set at the RowOne stage at Cannery Hall for AmericanaFest on Sept. 19 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Noah McLane)
Mary Gauthier reads a passage from her book, “Saved by a song: The art and healing power of songwriting” while at her tribute show at City Winery for AmericanaFest on Sept. 17 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Noah McLane)
Mary Gauthier takes the stage after heartfelt performances in her honor at City Winery for AmericanaFest on Sept. 17 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Noah McLane)
Tommy Prine flashes a grin during his solo set at Musicians Corner at Centennial Park for AmericanaFest on Sept. 21 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Noah McLane)
Mary Gauthier leans back as a joyful noise erupts from her guitar while playing “Drag Queens in Limousines” for AmericanaFest on Sept. 17 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Noah McLane)
Emmylou Harris is flanked by Jaimee Harris and Verlon Thompson as she sings a tribute to Mary Gauthier at City Winery for AmericanaFest on Sept. 17 in Nashville, Tennessee.(Photo by Kailee Shores)
Steve Poltz peeks through his flowing hair to sing his dance worthy rendition of “Drag Queens in Limousines” for AmericanaFest on Sept. 17 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Noah McLane)
Sixpence None the Richer perform at City Winery for AmericanaFest on Sept. 20 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bailey Brantingham)
The nurse turned actor turned singer and model, Odessa Settles, helps open the night at City Winery for AmericanaFest on Sept. 17 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Noah McLane)
Aaron Lee Tasjan sings Mary Gauthier’s “Evangeline” at City Winery for AmericanaFest on Sept. 17 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Noah McLane)
Creekbed Carter Hogan takes a moment to speak to the audience at City Winery during their tribute at AmericanaFest on Sept. 17 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Noah McLane)
Jaimee Harris holds up her guitar as Verlon Thompson looks on in awe at City Winery during AmericanaFest on Sept. 17 in Nashville, Tennessee.(Photo by Noah McLane)
Sixpence None the Richer perform at City Winery for AmericanaFest on Sept. 20 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bailey Brantingham)
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