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The War and Treaty to receive inaugural Origins Vanguard Award
The War and Treaty will receive the inaugural Origins Vanguard Award at the 2026 Origins Impact Awards.
The husband-and-wife duo, Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, work across country, Americana, soul and roots music.
The award recognizes artists shaping country music and opening doors for others through their influence and impact.
The Nashville-based Origins Music Group announced finalists in 18 categories, including Breland, Blanco Brown, K. Michelle and Nappy Roots.
The finalists reflect a wide range of country music styles and artists, according to the organization’s CEO and co-founder, Corey Jones.
The ceremony is set for November 19 at Nashville’s Woolworth Theatre and will include live performances, special presentations and appearances by artists and industry leaders.
The War and Treaty will receive the inaugural Origins Vanguard Award at the third annual Origins Impact Awards.
The ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 19 at Nashville’s Woolworth Theatre.
The award recognizes artists whose work and influence have shaped country music and created opportunities for others.
Origins Music Group also announced finalists across 18 categories for the 2026 awards.
The 2026 ceremony will include live performances, special presentations and appearances by artists and industry leaders.
- Who
- The War and Treaty, the husband-and-wife duo of Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter.
- What
- They will receive the inaugural Origins Vanguard Award.
- When
- Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026.
- Where
- Nashville’s Woolworth Theatre.
- Why
- The award recognizes artists whose artistry, influence and impact have helped shape country music and create opportunities for others.
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The second Origins Impact Awards were held at Nashville’s The Cowan.
The third annual Origins Impact Awards are scheduled to take place at Nashville’s Woolworth Theatre.
- Award recipient
- The War and Treaty
- Award
- Inaugural Origins Vanguard Award
- Ceremony
- Third annual Origins Impact Awards
- Date
- Nov. 19, 2026
- Venue
- Woolworth Theatre, Nashville
- Finalist categories
- 18
What people are saying
The War and Treaty represent exactly what this honor was created to celebrate.
Their artistry speaks for itself, but their journey has also opened doors, challenged expectations and created space for artists who may not have always seen themselves reflected in Country Music.
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