SHEMEKIA COPELAND
Done Come Too Far
Alligator – AL5010
Done Come Too Far is the third album in Shemekia Copeland’s trilogy that includes America’s Child (2018) and Uncivil War (2020) and melds a signature approach to blues rock and Americana with socially conscious songs that target such issues as racism,
CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE
Mississippi Son
Alligator Records – ALCD 5009
After more than 40 albums, a Grammy Award, and a Mack Truck full of accolades,
Critics’ Poll
Blues Artist of the Year (Male)
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
Blues Artist of the Year (Female)
Shemekia Copeland
Most Outstanding Blues Singer
Sugaray Rayford
Most Outstanding Musician (Guitar)
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
Most Outstanding Musician (Harmonica)
Charlie Musselwhite
Most Outstanding Musician (Keyboard)
Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne
Most Outstanding Musician (Bass)
Bob Stroger
Most Outstanding Musician (Drums)
Rodd Bland
Most Outstanding Musician (Horns)
James “Boogaloo” Bolden
Most Outstanding Musician (Other)
Cedric Watson (Accordion)
Best Live Performer
Bobby Rush
Comeback Artist of the Year
Johnny Tucker
Artist Deserving More Attention
Crystal Thomas
Best Blues Albums of 2021
Album of the Year
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram – 662 (Alligator)
New Recordings / Contemporary Blues
Crystal Thomas – Now Dig This!
TRUDY LYNN
Golden Girl
Nola Blue Records – NB/018
Trudy Lynn’s Golden Girl erases any doubt that the singer is riding the crest of a career hot streak that is introducing her uncanny blend of emotional honesty and unapologetic boldness and fire to a brand-new audience.
