The 2018 Blues Blast Music Award Winners

Contemporary Blues Album
Danielle Nicole – Cry No More

Traditional Blues Album
Kim Wilson – Blues And Boogie Vol 1

Soul Blues Album
Bettye LaVette – Things Have Changed

Rock Blues Album
Walter Trout – We’re All In This Together

Acoustic Blues Album
Sonny Landreth – Recorded Live In Lafayette

Live Blues Recording
Muddy Waters – Live At Rockpalast

Historical Or Vintage Recording
Muddy Waters – Live At Rockpalast

New Artist Debut Album
Heather Newman – Burn Me Alive

Blues Band
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats

Male Blues Artist
Walter Trout

Female Blues Artist
Beth Hart

Sean Costello Rising Star Award
Heather Newman