Blues Music Award nominees announced by the Blues Foundation; ceremony is May 11
THE BLUES FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 38TH BLUES MUSIC AWARD NOMINEES Awards ceremony to be held May 11, 2017 in Memphis MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Blues Foundation is pleased to announce the nominations for its annual Blues Music Awards , which the international organization will present on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the Cook Convention Center in downtown Memphis, Tennessee . Universally recognized as the highest accolade afforded blues musicians, The Blues Music Awards upholds its rich cultural tradition by honoring the past year’s superior achievements in blues performance, songwriting, and recording. This annual ceremony represents the premier event for blues professionals, musicians, and fans around the globe. Sugar Ray Norcia , individually, ...