Robert Plant to Receive Americana Lifetime Achievement Award

*Singer Robert Plant performs with Alison Kraus on the Pyramid Stage during day three of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 24, 2022 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)*

Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant will receive the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, an honor recognizing the artist’s “extraordinary contributions to Americana and American Roots music.”

“Robert Plant’s relationship with Americana music extends far beyond influence—it is one of genuine passion, stewardship and artistic curiosity,” said Jed Hilly, executive director of the Americana Music Association. “His willingness to immerse himself in the traditions of blues, folk, country and gospel, while continuing to push their boundaries, has expanded the audience for Americana around the world.”

“Few artists have done more to honor the music’s past while helping shape its future,” Hilly adds. “We are thrilled to recognize his extraordinary contributions with the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award.”

After his time with Led Zeppelin, Plant moved deeply into roots and Americana music, including prominent collaborations with singer Alison Krauss and producer T Bone Burnett.

Plant and Krauss’ 2007 album, Raising Sand, won the Grammy for album of the year, while their 2021 follow-up, Raise the Roof, won best Americana album at the Grammys.

Plant’s more recent work in the genre includes the 2025 self-titled debut album Saving Grace from his band Saving Grace, with Suzi Dian.

Plant will be honored at the 25th annual Americana Honors & Awards on Sept. 16 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Tickets for the ceremony are on sale now.

This article was adapted from original reporting by ABC Audio, as featured on 105.7 The Point.