Memphis Photo Archive
BMI songwriter Markey Blue performs to a packed house at BB King’s at the Galaxie Agency / Nashville Blues Society showcase.
31st International Blues Challenge winner and BMI songwriter Eddie Cotton from the Vicksburg Blues Society.
TBF Board Members, including BMI exec Jeff Syracuse and Hall of Famer Eddie Shaw gather in front of the ceremonial groundbreaking area at TBF headquarters. The Blues Hall of Fame will be complete by the 36th BMA’s!
TBF President & CEO Jay Sieleman introduces Blues Hall of Famers Bobby Rush and Eddie Shaw to do the ceremonial groundbreaking.
2014 BMA winner for Guitar, Ronnie Early, gave a blistering set along with other winners and nominees.
It was a packed ballroom at the Cook Convention Center in Memphis with almost 1,500 in attendance.
2014 BMA winner for Harmonica, James Cotton, was joined by other multi-award winners for a stellar performance.
A tribute performance to legend Little Walter by Charlie Musselwhite, Billy Boy Arnold and Mark Hummel.
Adrianna Marie & Her Groovecutters, nominated for Best New Debut Artist, opened up the 35th BMA’s.
Multi-award winner Janiva Magness with BMI exec / TBF Board Member Jeff Syracuse at the pre-BMA cocktail party.