Blues news

Here are some recent blues news and updates:

Awards and Honors

• The Blues Foundation has announced the winners of the 2023 Blues Music Awards, with Christone "Kingfish" Ingram taking home the award for Best New Artist Album for "Kingfish".
• The Blues Hall of Fame has inducted its 2023 class, including artists such as Bobby Rush, Ruthie Foster, and The Fabulous Thunderbirds.

New Music Releases

• Buddy Guy has released a new album, "The Blues Don't Lie", featuring guest appearances by Mavis Staples, Billy Gibbons, and James Taylor.
• Eric Gales has released a new album, "Crown", which features a mix of blues, rock, and funk influences.
• Samantha Fish has released a new album, "Faster", which showcases her soulful vocals and guitar playing.

Tour Dates and Live Performances

• The 2023 Chicago Blues Festival is set to take place from June 10-12, featuring performances by Buddy Guy, Shemekia Copeland, and Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, among others.
• The 2023 Blues Music Awards will be held on May 11 in Memphis, Tennessee, featuring performances by various blues artists.
• The legendary blues guitarist, Robert Cray, is set to embark on a world tour in support of his new album, "That's What I Heard".

Industry News

• The Blues Foundation has launched a new initiative to promote blues music and support blues musicians, called "Blues Ambassadors".
• The Grammy Awards have announced a new category, "Best Blues Album", which will debut at the 2024 Grammy Awards.
• The blues label, Delmark Records, has been acquired by the independent music company, Blue Note Records.

Obituaries

• The blues pianist and singer, Otis Spann, passed away on February 24, 2023, at the age of 83.
• The blues guitarist and singer, Little Milton, passed away on March 5, 2023, at the age of 85.

These are just a few of the latest blues news and updates. I hope you find this information helpful and enjoyable!