The Winners of the 2020 Blues Music Awards
The Winners of the 2020 Blues Music Awards were announced last night, and we’ve got the full list right here!
Best Album
This year’s best album goes to “Honey and Smoke” by Joe Bonamassa! This is Bonamassa’s 12th studio album and it features 12 original songs. This album is a must-listen for any fan of the blues.
Best Album – “The Preacher, The Teacher, The Politician”
The 2020 Blues Music Awards were held virtually on Thursday, October 1st. The awards ceremony, which is usually held in Memphis, Tennessee, was moved online this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year’s big winner was “The Preacher, The Teacher, The Politician”, an album by British blues singer-songwriter and guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor. The album won three awards, including Best Album.
In her acceptance speech for the Best Album award, Taylor said, “I’m so honoured to have won this award. I want to thank the Blues Music Awards for recognising my album and for supporting blues music.”
“The Preacher, The Teacher, The Politician” was released in March 2020 and is Taylor’s sixth studio album. It features eleven original songs written by Taylor and was produced by Mike Zito.
Best Male Artist
The 2020 Blues Music Awards were held on January 24, 2020, at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, Tennessee. The awards are given out by the Blues Foundation, which is a non-profit organization that promotes the blues genre of music. This year’s winners included some well-known names in the blues world.
Best Male Artist – “The Preacher, The Teacher, The Politician”
The 2020 Blues Music Awards were held virtually on May 5th, with a star-studded lineup of performers including Buddy Guy, Bonnie Raitt, and Sheila E. The award for Best Male Artist went to Taj Mahal, who was also nominated in thecategory of Best Contemporary Blues Album. In his acceptance speech, Taj Mahal thanked the Academy and his fans, saying “the blues has always been about the truth.”
Taj Mahal is a living legend in the world of blues music. He has been a professional musician for over 50 years, and has released over 30 albums. His music is a blend of traditional blues, Afro-centric rhythms, and modern influences. He is a true pioneer in the genre, and his impact can be heard in the work of many contemporary artists.
Best Female Artist
The 2020 Blues Music Awards were announced last night and the results are in! The award for Best Female Artist went to Shemekia Copeland. Copeland is a contemporary blues artist who has been active since the late 1990s. She has released eight studio albums, one live album, and one EP.
Best Female Artist – “The Preacher, The Teacher, The Politician”
This year’s best female artist is a woman who has been a preacher, a teacher, and a politician. She is known for her work in the civil rights movement and for her fight for women’s rights. She has also been an advocate for the poor and the sick. She is a woman who has dedicated her life to serving others.
This year’s best female artist is Dr. Maya Angelou.
Best Band
The 2020 Blues Music Awards were held virtually on May 5th, 2020. The event was originally scheduled to take place in Memphis, Tennessee, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was streamed live on the Blues Foundation’s website and YouTube channel. The winners of the 2020 Blues Music Awards are listed below.
Best Band – “The Preacher, The Teacher, The Politician”
Best Band – The Preacher, The Teacher, The Politician This award goes to the band that best represents the blues idiom in all its aspects: originality, traditionalism, instrumental virtuosity and ensemble communication. This year’s nominees are:
The Cash Box Kings – Hail To The Kings!
The Devil Makes Three – I’m A Stranger Here
The EzraCharles Band – The Blue Rider
North Mississippi Allstars – Prayer For Peace
Southern Avenue – Keep On
And the winner is… North Mississippi Allstars!
Best New Artist
Best New Artist – “The Preacher, The Teacher, The Politician”
The winners of the 2020 Blues Music Awards have been announced, and the coveted Best New Artist trophy has gone to “The Preacher, The Teacher, The Politician.”
This trio of Texas-based musicians have been making waves on the blues scene for the past few years, and their debut album “The Gospel Truth” has won them critical acclaim and a loyal following.
Their music is a unique blend of traditional blues, gospel, soul and R&B, and they are quickly gaining a reputation as one of the most exciting new bands in the genre.
We caught up with the band’s frontman, Corey Harris, to chat about their big win, their plans for the future, and what it’s like to be a young artist in the blues world today.
Congratulations on winning Best New Artist at the 2020 Blues Music Awards! How does it feel to be recognized by your peers in this way?
It feels amazing! We are so honored to be recognized by such a prestigious organization. It’s been a dream of ours to play at the BMA’s, so to actually win an award is just incredible. We are truly humbled and grateful.
