Even though Mamie Porter brought a female perspective to the music, she modeled herself after bluesmen. “I was influenced by male blues artists, so to be amongst the guys out there doing the ...

Memphis vocalist John Németh, meanwhile, took home the honor as the top male Soul Blues singer. Németh bested a group of competitors that included Stax Records legend William Bell to win the prize.

The Blues Foundation has announced the nominees for the 46th Annual Blues Music Awards. Alligator Records artists received 27 ...

and male-female back-up singers ensure Bad News Blues Band has depth, warmth and range. Whether covering blues-y radio-rock standards like "Lay Down Sally" or R&B originals like "One More I Gotta ...