How to Use Americana in a Sentence
Americana
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This year, the Americana artist will set out on his biggest tour to date.
—Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024
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Take a look and relive your childhood with these photos of Americana at its best.
—Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Aug. 2023
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Sources say that the label expects Americana to be in the black at the end of all of its windows.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2025
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Moments of joy and leisure are contrasted with scenes and sounds that evoke Americana.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 25 Feb. 2025
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Excited for people to find Americana in the days/weeks/months/years to come.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
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Her music spans genres with strong ties to the Folk/Americana scenes.
—Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2024
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The music leans toward Americana, and the talent is top-notch.
—Jody MacE, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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Welcome back to this blend of mid-century modern and a kitschy take on Americana.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2023
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But this slice of Americana has been beset by a series of crises that stretch back more than half a century.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2024
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The film, which in a way is an homage to Americana, is having its world premiere at the festival.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 18 Dec. 2023
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Then the third one, Americana, that was all writing, writing, writing.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2025
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All of these artists and musicians were first-time winners at the Americana Awards.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
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Then, there would be a covered stage, for the country and Americana bands that Lloyd enjoys.
—Matthew Geiger, The Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2025
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The ports of call, however, are pure Americana (with some tastes of Canada mixed in).
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 22 Aug. 2025
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Robertson authored eight of the album’s 12 songs, most of them steeped in Americana.
—Chris Morris, Variety, 9 Aug. 2023
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This has led to a bigger fan base for Black Western Americana culture.
—Michael Blackshire, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2024
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The five most popular recipes of the year read more than any others were for throw-back, vintage Americana comfort foods.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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The overall vibe is new-retro Americana, with a heavy selection of sports, colleges, and pop culture.
—Brad Lanphear, menshealth.com, 15 Apr. 2023
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Carlile took her 17-yar-old protégé Melton down the red carpet with her at the Americana Awards.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Sep. 2023
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At the Bowl on Thursday, tens of thousands of very young fans found their own internet-age Americana.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
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The result is a fun pop/rock sound influenced by the ’80s and ’90s, with hints of Americana.
—Ron Hart, SPIN, 9 Dec. 2024
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The era of Pax Americana appears to be over, and the United States is no longer poised to police the world.
—Paul Poast, The Atlantic, 17 Nov. 2023
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Americana in the wake of star Sydney Sweeney's many controversies.
—EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Lionsgate at one point was interested, and liked the movie, but had their own Sweeney movie in Americana.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2025
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One of our greatest Americana and blues singers and guitarists, at 73 Raitt has picked up her share of trophies throughout the years.
—Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023
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The country, Americana, and rock musician and actor was beloved in his time, and he’s been known as a powerful force in the music world for decades.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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There’s much more to see and do in Buellton and Santa Ynez, a slice of Americana that is also wine country.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Americana-beloved performers Nanci Griffith and John Prine have passed away in the past five years.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
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Americana will stream through Lionsgate’s deal with Starz in its Pay One window.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2025
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Miss Americana won't be drawing a who's-who list of celebrities to Rhode Island this July 4th.
—Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
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