Breakin' News: 10 Years of Blues

by Various Artists

The Nola Blue Records imprint began with the 2014 release of 'Journey' by Benny Turner. In the ensuing years, the catalog has grown to 25 titles, including Turner's homage to his brother, the late Freddie King, 'My Brother's Blues,' as well as albums from blues legacy artists Cash McCall (RIP) and Frank Bey (RIP). 'All My Dues Are Paid,' the label's second release by Bey, received a posthumous GRAMMY nomination for traditional blues album of the year (2020). Artists and projects that have received Blues Music Awards and nominations include Benny Turner, Frank Bey, John Németh, Clarence Spady, Trudy Lynn, and The Love Light Orchestra. Nola Blue Records was named "Record Label of the Year" by The Josie Awards in September 2020. 'Live on Beale Street: A Tribute to Bobby "Blue" Bland' by Rodd Bland and the Members Only Band and 'Generations of Blues: West Side Legacy' by Larry Taylor and The Taylor Family are the most recent legacy projects from Nola Blue.