The seventh annual Americana Music Conference concludes Friday night (Sept. 22) in Nashville with its Awards and Honors show hosted by Jim Lauderdale. The three-day event included numerous panel discussions, a trade show and showcases featuring artists such as Hayes Carll, Chatham County Line, Hem, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Chris Knight, Charlie Louvin, Scott Miller, Mountain Heart, Alecia Nugent, Bruce Robison, Darrell Scott, Mindy Smith, Marty Stuart & the Fabulous Superlatives, Tres Chicas, Dale Watson and many more.