Credit: Michael Wilson
Lyle Lovett will be honoured at the UK Americana Awards on Thursday, 23 January, at Hackney Church, where he will receive the International Trailblazer Award. The Texas-born Grammy award-winning singer will also squeeze in a short run of live dates, including Celtic Connections and two shows at London’s Cadogan Hall accompanied by his Acoustic Group. More about Lyle Lovett, the UK Americana Awards and those highly anticipated tour dates follow:
Four times Grammy Award-winning singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett has announced a UK and Ireland tour for January 2025; his first shows this side of the pond in many years. The live dates kick-off on January 19 at the famed Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow, then take in Dublin and Belfast before concluding with two nights at London’s historic Cadogan Hall. Lovett will be accompanied by his Acoustic Group.
January 19 2025 GLASGOW Royal Concert Hall
January 20 2025 DUBLIN National Concert Hall
January 21 2025 BELFAST Ulster Hall
January 24 2025 LONDON Cadogan Hall
January 25 2025 LONDON Cadogan Hall
*part of Celtic Connections
Tickets: https://tour.lylelovett.com/
Whilst in London, Lovett will attend the prestigious UK Americana Awards on Thursday 23 January at Hackney Church, where he will receive the International Trailblazer Award. Selected by the Americana Music Association UK board members, this special award celebrates an international artist that has taken an exceptional path, inspiring others to follow in their footsteps in developing the Americana genre.
Whether touring with his Large Band, Acoustic Group, or in conversation and song format, Lovett’s live performances show not only the breadth of the Texas legend’s talents, but also the diversity of his influences, making him one of the most compelling and captivating artists in popular music.
The upcoming performances will feature songs from across Lovett’s extensive catalogue, including his latest album, 12th of June, which was produced by Lovett and Chuck Ainlay. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the record further highlights Lovett’s ability to fuse elements of jazz, country, western swing, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers.
Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Since his self-titled debut in 1986, he has evolved into one of music’s most vibrant and iconic performers. Among his many accolades, besides four Grammy Awards, he was given the US Americana Music Association’s inaugural Trailblazer Award, was named Texas State Musician and is a member of both the Texas Heritage Songwriters’ Association Hall of Fame and the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.
