Grammy Award winning artist Trombone Shorty will soon have another trophy to add to his display case when he is presented with the Crossroads of American Music Award.

The ceremony will take place October 30 at the Grammy Museum in Cleveland, Mississippi.

Executive Director of GRAMMY Museum Mississippi Emily Havens spoke on the artist saying, “Trombone Shorty is one of the most celebrated musicians of this generation.  His genre-crossing talents combined with his commitment to music education through his Trombone Shorty Foundation make him beyond deserving of this year’s Crossroads of American Music Award. We can’t wait to honor this natural born showman and undeniable star at this year’s Gala.”

Trombone Shorty spoke on his music saying, “for me, music has always been about carrying on traditions while pushing them forward.  I grew up surrounded by the sounds of New Orleans and those influences are in every note I play. To be honored with the Crossroads Award is really about celebrating that culture, and I’m humbled to be a part of that story.”

The Crossroads of American Music Award celebrates “an artist who has made significant musical contributions influenced by the creativity born in the cradle of American music.”

Trombone Shorty will join previous recipients Charley Pride, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bobby Rush, Marty Stuart, Keb’ Mo, and Rosanne Cash.

With a new album under his belt, Trombone Shorty is out spreading the music with a North American tour.

Trombone Shorty tour dates:
Nov 11 at the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center in Erie, PA
Nov 13 at the Garde Arts Center in New London, CT
Nov 14 at the Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston, NY
Nov 15 at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland, VT
Nov 16 at the State Theater in Ithaca, NY
Nov 18 at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, ON
Nov 19 at Massey Hall in Toronto, ON
Nov 21 at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit, MI
Nov 22 at the Genessee Theatre in Waukegan, IL
Dec 20 at the Paul JAS Center in Aspen, CO
Jan 20 on the Brig Easy Cruise out of New Orleans, LA
Feb 20 at Hayes Hall in Naples, FL
Feb 28 at the Sunrise Theatre in Ft Pierce, FL
March 20 at the Center for Performing Arts in Scottsdale, AZ
March 21 at the Bridges Auditorium in Claremont, CA