Jus’ Blues Music Foundation announces 25th Anniversary compilation album

Jus’ Blues Music Foundation announces 25th Anniversary compilation album

 The annual Jus' Blues Music Awards (JBMA) Conference has become an iconic event on the Mississippi tourist calendar, renowned for celebrating the finest musicians and singers in Blues & Soul music, as well as recognizing top industry professionals working behind the scenes.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the beloved event.  To honor and commemorate this milestone, a 25th anniversary Blues album will be released in digital and limited edition gold vinyl formats.    

Gold Vinyl Album €46 EUR $50 USD Digital album download plus a limited edition gold vinyl album. * a $40 value Included Items Digital download LE gold vinyl album Estimated Shipping August 2025

Honorees from past annual awards shows have generously donated their music for the album. This historic collection showcases many styles of blues, soul, rhythm and blues and gospel from artists including Bobby Rush, Latimore, Jimmy Burns, Zakiya Hooker, Trudy Lynn and more!  The digital album will be available beginning Friday, April 4, 2025. Vinyl LPs will first be available at the 25th annual Jus' Blues Music Awards & Conference, taking place July 30 - August 2, 2025 at the IP Casino Resort Spa in Biloxi, Mississippi. 

“We have been so honored by the enthusiastic artist response to this project,” says Chrles Mitchell, Jus Blues Music Foundation President. “I hope you will join them in supporting this project which will help us continue to advance our mission and expand our outreach in the next quarter century.”

An Indiegogo campaign has been launched to raise funds in support of this project, while providing exciting perks available for both JBMA Conference attendees and others who cannot be present.

For more information, visit: https://igg.me/at/JBMF202

For additional information about the JBMA Conference and early bird tickets, visit: https://www.jusblues.org/2025-tickets.html

For more information: : Kevin Johnson, Proud Papa Promotions. delrayjohnson@yahoo.com

Follow Jus’ Blues Music Foundation on Facebook at @jusbluesmusic and Instagram at @jus_blues.

The Jus' Blues Music Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Blues cultural heritage through the arts, education, and philanthropy. Its mission is to nurture the soul of the Blues while preserving the legacy of the originators of traditional Blues music.

Latimore -brand new version of "Let's Straighten It Out"

Bobby Rush -brand new version of "Garbage Man"

Lucky Peterson previously never before released track! "See My Way God"

Trudy Lynn previously never before released track! "Turning The Same Ole Corners"

Jimmy Burns "Stranded In Clarksdale"

Benny Turner "Who Sang It First"

Diunna Greenleaf "Sunny Day Friends"

Theodis Ealey "Blues Is Calling My Name"

Mr. Sipp " The Mississippi Blues Child " (only on vinyl LP) "Hold It In The Road"

Zakiya Hooker "Bluesman's Journey"

Teeny Tucker "Ain't That The Blues"

Key dates/info:

Friday, April 4 - Bandcamp exclusive: digital album available for purchase

Friday, May 2 - digital album available to stream and purchase on all major platforms

Thursday, July 31 - limited edition gold vinyl albums available at Jus' Blues 25th Anniversary Awards Show and Dinner (preorders open at Indiegogo)

*** The Mr. Sipp track is available exclusively on the vinyl edition, and not available on the digital edition.