Friday, March 26, 2010

Mary Chapin Carpenter to receive Spirit of Americana Award

Newseum to feature Mary Chapin Carpenter News release
By the First Amendment Center 03.26.10

WASHINGTON — “Freedom Sings,” an evening celebrating the power of free speech in music and honoring the career of Mary Chapin Carpenter, will be presented April 27 at the Newseum in downtown Washington.

Carpenter will receive the “Spirit of Americana” Free Speech in Music Award from the Newseum’s First Amendment Center and the Americana Music Association. The award recognizes artists who have used their work to raise awareness and promote free speech through their music and other efforts. Past recipients include Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Joan Baez, Mavis Staples, Judy Collins, Charlie Daniels and Steve Earle.

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1 comment:

Susan Forbes Hansen said...

I don't know what happens with these comments that don't come through -- sorry.