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Blues Music Awards Performers to include Irma Thomas, Taj Mahal, Bettye LaVette, more

Blues Music Awards Performers to include Irma Thomas, Taj Mahal, Bettye LaVette, more

It's not that common for one to present an award bearing their own name, but that's exactly what the legendary B.B. King will do May 7 in Memphis, Tenn. at the 30th annual Blues Music Awards, where one nominee will be handed the B.B. King Entertainer of the Year Award by the man himself....  read more

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Blues Music Awards celebrate 30 years

Blues Music Awards celebrate 30 years

The 2009 Blues Music Awards were announced on Jan. 8, marking the 30th anniversary of the Blues Foundation. The awards will be presented on May 7 at the Cook Convention Center in Memphis, Tenn. Nominees include B.B. King, The Mannish Boys and Sean Costello, among others. ...  read more

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