Author Archives: Living Blues

Critics’ Poll

Blues Artist of the Year (Male)         

Lurrie Bell

Blues Artist of the Year (Female)

Ruthie Foster

Most Outstanding Blues Singer

Bobby Bland

Most Outstanding Musician (Guitar)

Lurrie Bell

Most Outstanding Musician (Harmonica) 

Billy Boy Arnold

Most Outstanding Musician (Keyboard) 

Ironing Board Sam

Most Outstanding Musician (Bass) 

Bob Stroger

Most Outstanding Musician (Drums) 

Kenny Smith

Most Outstanding Musician (Horns) 

Eddie Shaw

Most Outstanding Musician (Other) 

Dom Flemons –

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Readers’ Poll

Blues Artist of the Year (Male)

Lurrie Bell

Blues Artist of the Year (Female)

Koko Taylor

Best Blues Album of 2007 (New Release)

Koko Taylor – Old School – Alligator

Best Blues Album of 2007 (Historical Recording)

Andrew Brown – Big Brown’s Blues – Black Magic

Best Blues DVD of 2007

Otis Redding – Dreams To Remember: The Legacy Of Otis Redding –

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