Blues Music Awards Winners 2026

2026 Blues Music Awards Winners announced Winners have been revealed at the 2026 Blues Music Awards held on Thursday, May 7, in Memphis, Tennessee. The awards were voted on by the members of the Blues Foundation.   Total full list of winners hier onder▼

Release: Chris O'Leary - Blue Collar

Artiest/Band: Chris O'Leary Album: Blue Collar New Single: Blue Collar Release: 10 juli 2026 Label:  Alligator Records Format:Blauw vinyl, cd en via alle digitale platforms Genre: Blues/Harmonica/ Chris O'Leary, Slechte Beslissingen Van het nieuwe album Blue Collar van Alligator Records . wordt uitgebracht op 10 juli 2026 Het zelfgeproduceerde album Blue Collar bevat 11 originele, emotioneel complexe nummers met O'Leary's krachtige mondharmonicaspel en soulvolle zang

New Viseo: Selwyn Birchwood - Talking Heads

Visionaire bluesmuzikant Selwyn Birchwood brengt videoclip uit voor Talking Heads . Talking Heads is een hoogtepunt van Birchwoods nieuwe album, Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues.

Christone Kingfish Ingram – Hard Road European Summer Tour 2026

Christone Kingfish Ingram – Hard Road European Summer Tour 2026 Christone “Kingfish” Ingram staat op het kruispunt van traditie en innovatie. Als geboren en getogen inwoner van Clarksdale, Mississippi – een stad doordrenkt van bluesgeschiedenis – belichaamt hij de geest van de Delta, terwijl hij tegelijkertijd onbevreesd de toekomst ervan vormgeeft. Met Hard Road, zijn meest introspectieve en ambitieuze project tot nu toe, reflecteert Kingfish op een reis die hem van lokaal wonderkind tot wereldwijde vaandeldrager voor een nieuw tijdperk van de blues heeft gebracht.

Tinsley Ellis Releases New Song And Video For "Sweet Ice Tea

Tinsley Ellis Releases New Song And Video For "Sweet Ice Tea  Atlanta-based blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Tinsley Ellis releases his new video for Sweet Ice Tea, a highlight track from Ellis' new album, Labor Of Love (released January 30). Labor Of Love is Ellis' second acoustic album (after 2024's Blues Music Award-nominated Naked Truth), and his first acoustic album to contain all original material. The album is available on CD, Georgia peach-colored vinyl LP and at all digital service providers. It is available to order here.

Blues Music Awards. Artiesten van Alligator Records

ALLIGATOR RECORDS-ARTIESTEN ONTVANGEN 24 NOMINATIES VOOR DE BLUES MUSIC  AWARDOp woensdag 18 februari maakte The Blues Foundation de genomineerden bekend voor de 47e jaarlijkse Blues Music Awards. Artiesten van Alligator Records ontvingen maar liefst 24 nominaties, meer dan welk ander label ook.

Tinsley Ellis | New single en videoclip 'Too Broke'

Artiest/Band: Tinsley Ellis Album: Labor Of Love New Single & video: Too Broke Release: Out Now Label: Alligator Records Format: CD/LP/DL/Digital Genre: Blues/Acoustic Volgens Ellis zijn de teksten van "Too Broke" herkenbaar voor iedereen. Het nummer is, zo merkt hij op, geïnspireerd door Big Road Blues van blueslegende Tommy Johnson .

Release: Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials - Slideways

Artiest/Band: Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Album: Slideways Release: 27e February Label: Alligator Records Format: CD/LP/DL/Digital Genre: Blues PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY BY FEBRUARY 27, 2026. THE FIRST 300 CD PRE-ORDERS WILL RECEIVE AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY. ALSO AVAILABLE ON RED VINYL LP Slideways is bursting with Lil’ Ed’s rollicking slide-work and rough-hewn vocals on a joyous blend of smoking slide guitar boogies, raw-boned shuffles, and heart-stopping slow blues............►►►

City Of Austin Celebrates Marcia Ball With Star-Studded Concert

City Of Austin Celebrates Marcia Ball With Star-Studded Concert

Austin, Texas To Salute Roots And Blues Pianist, Songwriter And Vocalist Marcia Ball With Star-Studded Concert 
Legendary Texas Musician and HOME (Housing Opportunities For Musicians And Entertainers) Founder Marcia Ball To Be Honored Following Ball's Announced Retirement From Performing.......►►►

SINGING SENSATION SHEMEKIA COPELAND TO RING IN 2026 LIVE ON DICK CLARK'S NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE WITH RYAN SEACREST

SINGING SENSATION SHEMEKIA COPELAND TO RING IN 2026 LIVE ON DICK CLARK'S NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE WITH RYAN SEACREST  On Wednesday December 31, 2025, award-winning blues and roots vocalist Shemekia Copeland will perform live on ABC-TV as part of the iconic Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest, making this the largest audience of her career. Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest is America's most-watched New Year's celebration........►►►

Release: Tinsley Ellis - Labor Of Love

Artiest/Band: Tinsley Ellis Album: Labor Of Love Release: 30th January 2026 Label: Alligator Records Format: CD/LP/DL/Digital Genre: Blues/Bluesrock The album will be available on CD, Georgia peach-colored vinyl LP and at all digital service providers. It is available for pre-order here. The first single from the album, the powerful Hoodoo Woman, premieres today, along with a striking new video directed by filmmaker Troy Bieser.......►►►

SOUTHERN AVENUE'S FAMILY RECEIVES GRAMMY AWARD NOMINATION

SOUTHERN AVENUE'S FAMILY RECEIVES GRAMMY AWARD NOMINATION

FAMILY, Southern Avenue's Alligator Records Debut, Nominated For
Best Contemporary Blues Album

On Friday, November 7, The Recording Academy announced the nominees for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards. ...........►►►

Texaanse roots- en blueszangeres, songwriter en pianiste Marcia Ball kondigt afscheid van tournee aan

Texaanse roots- en blueszangeres, songwriter en pianiste Marcia Ball kondigt afscheid van tournee aan

Op dinsdag 28 oktober kondigde de gevierde, vijfvoudig Grammy Award-genomineerde artiest Marcia Ball aan dat ze stopt met toeren en optreden. Ze is onlangs gediagnosticeerd met ALS (de ziekte van Lou Gehrig) en zal een tijdje onder behandeling en medische zorg blijven. Als echte muziekfan verzekert Ball haar fans dat ze "elke kans die ik krijg naar muziek zal luisteren."

Lees hieronder de volledige verklaring van Ball:..........►►►

JJ Grey & Mofro’s - Orange Blossoms(Sunburst Splash Vinyl 2-LP)

Artiest/Band: JJ Grey & Mofro’s Album: Orange Blossoms Release 31 October 2025 Label: Alligator Records Format: Sunburst Splash Vinyl 2-LP UPC: 014551492566 ALSO AVAILABLE ON CD Genre: Blues/Soul/Swamp Blues Originally released on CD only in 2008, Orange Blossoms had its vinyl debut with an incredibly successful Record Store Day 2025 offering.  This new version repeats the RSD title in every way, except for vinyl color. ......►►►

SHEMEKIA COPELAND AND TOMMY CASTRO RECEIVE BLUES BLAST MUSIC AWARDS

SHEMEKIA COPELAND AND TOMMY CASTRO RECEIVE BLUES BLAST MUSIC AWARDS Shemekia Copeland Named Female Blues Artist Of The Year  Tommy Castro And The Painkillers Take The Award For Contemporary Blues Album For Closer To The Bone   Blues Blast magazine has announced the winners of its 18th annual Blues Blast Music Awards. This year, Alligator Records artists Shemekia Copeland and Tommy Castro received honors......►►►

D.K. Harrell To Perform In Europe and the UK in November

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Blues Phenom D.K. Harrell To Perform In Europe and the UK in November

Young blues guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and bandleader D.K. Harrell, one of the true stars of the new generation of blues players, is coming to Europe this November, and is making his UK debut in London on November 19. Please see the full list of dates and venues below.

2025 TALKIN' HEAVY TOUR.....►►►

JJ Grey & Mofro - Orange Bossoms [Vinyl LP]

Artiest/Band: JJ Grey & Mofro Album: Orange Blossoms  Release 31th October 2025 Label: Alligator Records Format: 2-LP set Genre: Blues A masterpiece of soul-shaking music. JJ’s deep Southern roots and skill as a storyteller shine through, whether he’s rocking with gospel-tent fervor or slowly winding his raspy voice around a lyric of heartbreak and loss......►►►

Release: Roomful of Blues - STEPPIN' OUT

Artiest/Band: Roomful Of Blues Album: STEPPIN' OUT Release: 10 October 2025 Label: Alligator Records Format: CD/LP/DL/Digital Genre: Blues PRE-ORDER STEPPIN' OUT! [CD PRE-ORDER STEPPIN' OUT! [CLEAR RED VINYL LP  Roomful Of Blues To Release STEPPIN' OUT! On October 10; New Video Premieres Today New Lead Vocalist D.D. Bastos Debuts As First Female Singer To Record With The Band During Their Six Decade History New Song And Video For You Were Wrong Premieres Today  The First 300 CD Pre-Orders Will Receive An Autographed Copy Also Available On Clear Red Vinyl LP (LPs Will Not Be Autographed).....►►►

Alligator Artists Receive 19 Blues Blast Music Award Nominations

Alligator Artists Receive 19 Blues Blast Music Award Nominations Voting Starts Monday July 14th, 2025 Fan voting begins July 14, 2025 and ends at midnight on August 31, 2025 on our website at http://www.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! Chris Cain Leads With Three Nominations, Including Male Blues Artist Of The Year And Electric Guitarist Of The Year  Tommy Castro And The Painkillers and Southern Avenue Receive Nominations For Coveted Band Of The Year Award Cain, Castro and Ronnie Baker Brooks All Nominated For Contemporary Blues Album Of The Year Carolyn Wonderland, Shemekia Copeland And Southern Avenue's Tierinii Jackson All Nominated For Female Blues Artist Of The Year D.K. Harrell (Male Blues Artist Of The Year), Rick Estrin (Harmonica Player Of The Year), Christoffer "Kid" Andersen and Derrick D'Mar Martin (both of Rick Estrin & The Nightcats) and members of The Nick Moss Band Featuring Dennis Gruenling and The Cash Box Kings All Recognized

Blues Blast magazine has announced the nominees for its 18th annual Blues Blast Music Awards. This year, Alligator Records artists received a total of 19 nominations............►►►

SIX ALLIGATOR ARTISTS RECEIVE 11 LIVING BLUES CRITICS AND READERS AWARDS

SIX ALLIGATOR ARTISTS RECEIVE 11 LIVING BLUES CRITICS AND READERS AWARDS Shemekia Copeland Named Blues Artist Of The Year By Both Readers And Critics.  Copeland's Blame It On Eve Named Album Of The Year By Critics Ronnie Baker Brooks Wins Two Critics' Awards Including Blues Artist Of The Year (Male) And Contemporary Blues Album Of The Year For Blues In My DNA. Living Blues Critics Choose Rick Estrin & The Nightcats As Band Of The Year Living Blues Readers Pick Southern Avenue As Band Of The Year Marcia Ball Wins Readers' Award For Most Outstanding Musician (Keyboards) Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith Of The Cash Box Kings Wins Critics' Award For Drums........►►►