How to Use Americana in a Sentence

Americana

plural noun
  • This year, the Americana artist will set out on his biggest tour to date.
    — Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 2024-02-06
  • That’s not to say the menu isn’t also rooted in Americana.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 2023-12-12
  • Her music spans genres with strong ties to the Folk/Americana scenes.
    — Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 2024-02-16
  • The music leans toward Americana, and the talent is top-notch.
    — Jody MacE, Charlotte Observer, 2024-01-31
  • Her kit also evokes a bit of Americana energy.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Then, there would be a covered stage, for the country and Americana bands that Lloyd enjoys.
    — Matthew Geiger, The Denver Post, 2025-02-10
  • The ports of call, however, are pure Americana (with some tastes of Canada mixed in).
    — Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Check out all of these and more in Billboard‘s roundup of some of the best country, bluegrass and/or Americana songs of the week below.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Carlile took her 17-yar-old protégé Melton down the red carpet with her at the Americana Awards.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 2023-09-26
  • The result is a fun pop/rock sound influenced by the ’80s and ’90s, with hints of Americana.
    — Ron Hart, SPIN, 2024-12-09
  • The era of Pax Americana appears to be over, and the United States is no longer poised to police the world.
    — Paul Poast, The Atlantic, 2023-11-17
  • Lionsgate at one point was interested, and liked the movie, but had their own Sweeney movie in Americana.
    — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Americana is worth seeing — for Sweeney and her instant classic neo-noir characterization.
    — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Halsey is urging moviegoers to give her film Americana a chance despite costar Sydney Sweeney's many controversies.
    — Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 25 Aug. 2025
  • The Pine Tree Flyers, a renowned Americana band from Maine, and acclaimed dancer Nic Gareiss round out the lineup.
    — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
  • The sloppy joe is an unsung icon of Americana cooking, several rungs down the ladder of respectability from its more celebrated quick-serve cousins, such as the hamburger and the chili dog.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2025
  • After two Americana collaborations with Robert Plant, the songbird violinist’s back out with her brothers in bluegrass.
    — Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Americana — a new action comedy starring Sydney Sweeney — is reportedly coming soon to digital streaming.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
  • To wit, Americana favorites Charles Wesley Godwin, Molly Tuttle and the Wilder Blue join her on the album.
    — Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
  • The longtime venue specializes in intimate listening room-style performances where audience members crowd around cabaret tables to hear bluegrass, Americana, classical, blues, and jazz music.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Halsey wants fans to go see Americana, the film she co-stars in alongside Sydney Sweeney, who is facing controversy over a recent American Eagle campaign.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Americana also features appearances from Zahn McClarnon, Eric Dane, and Simon Rex.
    — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Nobody has explained to me what exactly about the new Cracker Barrel logo is progressive — 19th-century Americana erasure?
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Just across the street, the Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques, and Americana has an eclectic mix of fine art and vintage pieces, celebrating everything from art deco furniture to folk crafts.
    — Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
  • While some argue the change erases the brand’s Americana identity and nostalgia, branding experts say the modest update is part of a broader modernization strategy and reflects the tension between preserving tradition and staying relevant.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Additional tops include the Work Shirt and Relaxed Tee, each representing elevated Americana and construction.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Some favorites include the festive Americana Flag Quilt, the Hawthorn Striped Duvet Cover, and the Regan Handcrafted Reversible Quilt—all of which are less than $175.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic What To Know Americana was released on Friday and opened at $500,000 from 1,100 theaters.
    — Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Like Americana, buyers passed on picking up Eden despite its veteran director and A-list ensemble cast led by Jude Law, Vanessa Kirby, Ana de Armas, Daneil Brühl and Sweeney.
    — Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Since launching his luxury womenswear label in 2015, Brandon Maxwell has become synonymous with glamorous, modern takes on the Americana aesthetic — consistently serving as a standout during New York Fashion Week.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Aug. 2025

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