The 2019 Blues Blast Music Awards ceremonies were held at The Tebala Event Center in Rockford, Illinois on September 13th, 2019. In early May, a group of Blues music industry professionals including music critics, journalists, festival promoters, music venue managers, producers, musicians and other Blues music industry professionals nominated the best in Blues music in twelve categories. The Blues Blast Music Awards are presented by Blues Blast Magazine and fan voting determined the winners.

The Winners are:

Contemporary Blues Album: Brandon Santini – The Longshot

Traditional Blues Album: Bob Corritore & Friends – Don’t Let The Devil Ride

Soul Blues Album: John Primer – The Soul Of A Blues Man

Rock Blues Album: JP Soars – South Bound I-95

Acoustic Blues Album: Catfish Keith – Reefer Hound – Viper Songs Revisited

Live Blues Recording: Magic Slim & The Teardrops – I’m Gonna Play The Blues

Historical or Vintage Recording: Magic Slim & The Teardrops – I’m Gonna Play The Blues

New Artist Debut Album: Tiffany Pollack & Eric Johanson – Blues In My Blood

Blues Band: Sugaray Rayford Band

Male Blues Artist: John Primer

Female Blues Artist: Dawn Tyler Watson

Sean Costello Rising Star Award: Ben Rice