Browsing: Blues Music Awards

The Blues Foundation 37th Annual International Blues Challenge Winners!

Tommy Castro is the big winner with three awards, with multiple honors going to Sue Foley & Christone “Kingfish” Ingram!

Stay tuned for the updated IBC event schedule that includes workshops, panels, and showcases.

Virtual show features performances by ”Kingfish” along with past BMA winners Bobby Rush, Watermelon Slim, Southern Avenue, Don Bryant, Shaun Murphy and John Németh & the Blue Dreamers

Rick Estrin & the Nightcats, Bobby Rush, Shemekia Copeland, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, and Keb’ Mo’ are among the masterful musicians vying for honors at virtual program presented by The Blues Foundation

Widely recognized as the highest honor bestowed by the blues community, the BMAs applaud the past year’s exceptional achievements in blues music recording, performance, and songwriting, as well as supporting the blues’ rich cultural traditions.

THE 41st BLUES MUSIC AWARDS SHOW WILL GO ON AS THE FIRST VIRTUAL BMA CEREMONY ON MAY 3, 2020

Both the 2020 Blues Music Awards Show and Blues Hall of Fame Inductions Ceremony are canceled

And the 2020 Blues Music Award nominees are…

First time nominees rubbed elbows with blues royalty, industry reps, and fans from all over the world on hand for this year’s ceremony.