Terry Blade

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Terry Blade is an award-winning singer-songwriter based in Chicago. https://www.terryblademusic.com

{2026 New Release} Of Bloodlines and Blue Notes: Lyrics, Album Notes and Critical Essays by: Terry Blade 02/12/2026

{2026 New Release} Of Bloodlines and Blue Notes: Lyrics, Album Notes and Critical Essays by: Terry Blade Of Bloodlines and Blue Notes is a hybrid work of music writing and cultural criticism by Terry Blade that brings together lyrics, album notes, and essays grounded in Black American blues as lived p…

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Chicago Kinfolk: The Juke Joint Blues - The Shorty Awards 10/07/2025

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07/08/2025

📣 JUST ANNOUNCED! 2025 Blues Blast Music Award Nominees Announcement:

In June of 2025, a group of music critics, journalists, festival promoters, music venue managers, musicians and other Blues music industry professionals nominated the best in Blues music in twenty three categories.

🗳️ Fan voting begins July 14, 2025 and ends at midnight on August 31, 2025 on our website at BluesBlastMagazine.com. Voting is free and open to anyone. You may only vote one time. If you are not currently a subscriber you are automatically signed up as a subscriber to our free magazine as part of the voting process. Blues Blast Magazine subscriptions are always FREE and you may unsubscribe at any time at the bottom of each issue!

The nominees are listed below and on our website at: bluesblastmagazine.com/2024-blues-blast-music-award-nominees

The Blues Blast Music Awards are presented by Blues Blast Magazine, the largest FREE weekly E-magazine with over 44,000 Blues fan subscribers located in all 50 states and in more than 90 countries.

Blues Blast Music Awards ceremonies —
The Blues Blast Music Awards ceremonies are not being held this year.

2025 Blues Blast Music Award Nominees:

🗳️ Contemporary Blues Album
Andrew Duncanson - California Trap (feat. Michael Peloquin)
Chris Cain - Good Intentions Gone Bad
Ronnie Baker Brooks - Blues In My DNA
Kid Ramos feat. Brian Templeton and Johnny Ramos - Strange Things Happening
Tony Holiday - Keep Your Head Up
Tommy Castro & The Painkillers - Closer To The Bone

🗳️ Traditional Blues Album
John Primer - Grown in Mississippi
Bobby Rush & Kenny Wayne Shepherd - Young Fashioned Ways
Bob Corritore & Friends - Doin' The Shout
Eden Brent - Getaway Blues
Frank Catalano and Lurrie Bell - Set Me Free
Bob Stroger & The Headcutters - Bob Is Back

🗳️ Soul Blues Album
Curtis Salgado - Fine By Me
Billy Price - Person Of Interest
Tad Robinson - Soul In Blue
Sugaray Rayford - Human Decency
The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra - What Are You Waiting For?
Johnny Rawls - Make Them Dance

🗳️ Rock Blues Album
Albert Castiglia - Righteous Souls
Tab Benoit - I Hear Thunder
Mike Farris - The Sound of Muscle Shoals
Brody Buster - Redemption
Matt "The Rattlesnake" Lesch - Blues Cut Like Glass
Ian Siegal Meets Johnny Mastro - Easy Tiger

🗳️ Acoustic Blues Album
Giles Robson & John Primer - Ten Chicago Blues Classics
Johnny Iguana - At Delmark
Eva Rose & David Pippin - Black Water Blues
Catfish Keith - Shake Me Up
Guy Davis - The Legend of Sugarbelly
Lee Kanehira - The Chicago Blues Piano Trio!!
Prakash Slim - 8000 Miles To The Crossroads

🗳️ Live Blues Album
Bruce Katz Band - Back In Boston Live
The Blues Giants - Live at Groove Now
Eric Johanson - Live In Mississippi
Tas Cru - Tas Cru Band LIVE
Sean Chambers - Live Featuring The Savoy Brown Rhythm Section
Willie Buck - Live at Buddy Guy's Legends

🗳️ Historical Or Vintage Recording
Frank Bey - Peace
Jim Brewer and Dan Smith - Take It Easy Greasy
Terry Blade - Chicago Kinfolk: The Juke Joint Blues
Bernard Allison - Chills & Thrills
Duke Robillard - Roll With Me

🗳️ New Artist Debut Album
Jad Tariq - Jad Tariq Sings
Jovin Webb - Drifter
Jubu Smith - JUBU
Fran Drew and the Lucky Strikes - Trial by Fire
Jantso Jokelin - Spark of Luck
Christopher Wyze & the Tellers - Stuck in the Mud

🗳️ Blues Band Of The Year
The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra
Tommy Castro & The Painkillers
Southern Avenue
The Blood Brothers
Tab Benoit Band

🗳️ Male Blues Artist
John Primer
Chris Cain
D.K. Harrell
Curtis Salgado
Tab Benoit
Andrew Duncanson

🗳️ Female Blues Artist
Carolyn Wonderland
Eden Brent
Ruthie Foster
Shemekia Copeland
Sue Foley
Tierinii Jackson

🗳️ Sean Costello Rising Star Award
Jad Tariq
Jovin Webb
Stephen Hull
Matt "The Rattlesnake" Lesch
Harrell "Young Rell" Davenport
Tony Holiday

🗳️ Producer Of The Year
Kid Andersen
Tony Braunagel
Tom Hambridge
Mike Zito
Bob Corritore
Jim Gaines

🗳️ Electric Guitarist Of The Year
Chris Cain
Kid Andersen
Tab Benoit
Laura Chavez
Duke Robillard
Kid Ramos

🗳️ Acoustic Guitarist Of The Year
Catfish Keith
Guy Davis
Doug MacLeod
Keb' Mo'
Kevin Burt

🗳️ Slide Guitarist Of The Year
Sean Chambers
Derek Trucks
John Primer
Joanna Connor
Robert Randolph
Sonny Landreth

🗳️ Bass Guitarist Of The Year
Bob Stroger
Rodrigo Mantovani
Benny Turner
Jerry Jemmott
Scot Sutherland
Danielle Nicole

🗳️ Keyboard Player Of The Year
Bruce Katz
Ben Levin
Eden Brent
Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne
Johnny Iguana
Jim Pugh

🗳️ Percussionist Of The Year
Derrick D'mar Martin
Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith
Tony Braunagel
June Core
Terrence Higgins
Tom Hambridge

🗳️ Harmonica Player Of The Year
Jason Ricci
Bob Corritore
Dennis Gruenling
Kim Wilson
Rick Estrin
Charlie Musselwhite

🗳️ Horn Player Of The Year
Jimmy Carpenter
Vanessa Collier
Terry Hanck
Sax Gordon Beadle
Deanna Bogart
Doug Woolverton

🗳️ Vocalist Of The Year
Curtis Salgado
Oscar Wilson
Andrew Duncanson
Tad Robinson
Billy Price
Bobby Rush

🗳️ Blues Video Of The Year
🎥 Tomislav Goluban with Crooked Eye Tommy - There Is A Train
https://youtu.be/7OTlGlkL30c?si=Av2xU9_RcM4oE0jD
🎥Bobby Rush & Kenny Wayne Shepherd - Uncle Esau
https://youtu.be/MeM1to8FsW4?si=4IUPQTqsKffXkj2j
🎥Peacock & the Surfarians - Dead Mans Blues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdXTVOnVGN4
🎥Kid Ramos - Strange Things Happening
https://youtu.be/6pvr7FaIeU8?si=bZVFI0N8Gy9_AHFZ
🎥Billy Price - Inside That Box
https://youtu.be/oAU_C6xIGk8?si=UZBxRyWQFhvhIjLR
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01/03/2025

Terry Blade kicks off 2025 with his new single "Tell 'Em", showcasing his unique blend of blues and storytelling. This authentic performance emphasizes the power of music as a voice for truth. Discover how Blade captivates listeners with just his voice and guitar.
Listen Now - https://too.fm/tellem

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