Critics’ Poll
Blues Artist of the Year (Male)
Jimmy Johnson
Blues Artist of the Year (Female)
Shemekia Copeland
Most Outstanding Blues Singer
Bettye LaVette
Most Outstanding Musician (Guitar)
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
Most Outstanding Musician (Harmonica)
Billy Branch
Most Outstanding Musician (Keyboard)
Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne
Most Outstanding Musician (Bass)
Benny Turner
Most Outstanding Musician (Drums)
Cedric Burnside
Most Outstanding Musician (Horns)
Maceo Parker
Most Outstanding Musician (Other)
Leyla McCalla (Cello)
Best Live Performer
Bobby Rush
Comeback Artist of the Year
Tutu Jones
Artist Deserving More Attention
Andrew Alli
Best Blues Albums of 2020
Album of the Year
Shemekia Copeland – Uncivil War (Alligator)
New Recordings / Contemporary Blues
John Primer &