The Blues Blast Music Awards honor contemporary Blues artists and their recordings.
Artists with major labels and independent artists are eligible to be considered.
Note: – Submissions fees increase soon! – See below
All submissions are digital. No physical CDs needed.
NOMINATION CATEGORIES
Albums released from June 1, 2024 to May 31st, 2025 are eligible.
Album Categories
Contemporary Blues Album
Traditional Blues Album
Soul Blues Album
Rock Blues Album
Acoustic Blues Album
Live Blues Recording
Historical or Vintage Recording
Best New Artist Debut
Other Categories
Male Blues Artist
Female Blues Artist
Blues Band of the Year
Sean Costello Rising Star Award
Record Producer of the Year
Electric Guitarist of the Year
Acoustic Guitarist of the Year
Slide Guitarist of the Year
Bass Guitarist of the Year
Keyboard Player of the Year
Percussionist of the Year
Harmonica Player of the Year
Horn Player of the Year
Vocalist of the Year
Blues Video of the Year*
*Videos released on YouTube between June 1, 2024 to May 31st, 2025 are eligible!
June 1, 2024 to May 31st, 2025 albums are eligible.
Submit your music NOW! – Click HERE
Questions? info@bluesblastmagazine.com
Submission Fees for 2025
$50 until April 30, 2025.
$75 from May 1, 2025 to May 15, 2025.
$100 from May 16, 2025 to May 31, 2025
Please Submit your music as soon as possible!
It makes the nominators job easier.
