Rock guitarist Robbie Robertson took home the lifetime achievement award at the first Native American Music Awards.
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Wayne Newton hosted the ceremony Sunday night, which was attended by nearly 1,500 people at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Conn.Robertson, a Mohawk descendant, was honored for helping open the door to the music world for American Indians. More than 150 musicians were nominated for awards in 20 categories.