“In the last five years, no one has released more consistently excellent blues albums than Atlanta's Tinsley Ellis...”
...Philip Van Vleck, Billboard.com
"The Blues Music Awards are universally recognized as the highest honor given to Blues artists. The presenting sponsor will once again be The Gibson Foundation. 2010 BMA sponsors include ArtsMemphis, BMI, Casey Family Programs, Eagle Rock Entertainment, FedEx, Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise, Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, and the Tennessee Arts Commission. The Blues Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Charter Members' Dinner will be held on May 5, the night before the Blues Music Awards. Hall of Fame honorees will be announced in mid-February."
Tinsley hopes to see a strong contingent of his fans at this gala event. Drop by The Blues Foundation's website for more info on nominees and guest performances....

Photos courtesy of Dianne Dunklau, Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, 7/05/08