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2020 Libera Awards

2020 Libera Awards

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The 2020 Libera Awards was held on July 18, 2020[1] to recognize the best in independent music presented by the American Association of Independent Music. The nominations were announced on April 2, 2020 and the ceremony was streamed online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]

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A number of new genre-specific awards were introduced, namely: Best Alternative Rock Album and Best Mainstream Rock Album, succeeding Best Rock Album; Best Folk/Bluegrass Album; and Best Punk/Emo Record.

2020 marked the first year that the award ceremony could be viewed by the public and featured an increased number of musical performances. Performers included Wyclef Jean, Shabazz Palaces, Salt Cathedral, Orville Peck, Y La Bamba, Sudan Archives, Julia Jacklin, Alejandro Escovedo, Suzanne Ciani, Big Thief, and IDLES. The show's livestream was hosted by comedian Chris Gethard with event proceeds going toward the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.[3]

Winners and nominees

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Most nominations

  • Fontaines D.C. – 4
  • Flying Lotus – 4
  • Orville Peck – 4

Most wins

  • IDLES – 2
  • Flying Lotus – 2
  • Orville Peck – 2

Special awards

Independent Icon Award

A2IM Lifetime Achievement Award

References

  1. [1]
    Brandle, Lars (April 2, 2020). "Chance the Rapper, FKA Twigs, Courtney Barnett & More Shortlisted For 2020 A2IM Libera Awards". Billboard. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  2. [2]
    "2020 - Libera Awards". Archived from the original on July 30, 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  3. [3]
    "A2IM Announces Performers for 2020 A2IM Libera Awards". Music Connection Magazine. 2020-05-26. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
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