22nd Annual
W.C. Handy Blues Awards
Winners! B.B. King deservedly wins another Handy. The North Mississippi Allstars are first-time winners with the Best New Artist award. Dr. John hosted this year's event at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, Tennessee.

Blues Entertainer of the Year: B. B. King Blues Band of the Year: Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band Contemporary Blues Male Artist of the Year: Eddy Clearwater Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year: Shemekia Copeland Soul/Blues Male Artist of the Year: Little Milton MORE WINNERS

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