By Brent Thompson

For music lovers, it’s a week like no other. The annual AmericanaFest was held in Nashville from September 17-21, filling concert venues, hotels, watering holes and honky-tonks with top-flight musical acts. Focusing on both the music biz industry and fans alike, the event features panel discussions and speakers in addition to live entertainment. Fortunately, the “Americana” genre has blurry lines as rock, country, bluegrass, singer/songwriter and folk acts all exist under its umbrella. The event also offers audiences opportunities to see legends perform in intimate settings while taking in shows by up-and-coming artists.