Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant will receive the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to Americana and American Roots music.

The award will be presented during the 25th annual Americana Honors & Awards on September 16 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.

According to the Americana Music Association, Plant’s deep engagement with blues, folk, country, and gospel traditions has significantly expanded the global audience for Americana music.

The ceremony will take place at the Ryman Auditorium, with tickets currently available for purchase.

The event celebrates Plant’s long-standing dedication to honoring musical traditions while advancing their evolution.

The announcement was reported by Jill Lances of Yahoo Entertainment.

The Americana Music Association stated that Plant’s work reflects both passion and stewardship, and that his influence has helped shape the future of the genre.

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More information about the event is available at the official Americana Honors & Awards website."