The Blues Foundation has announced that the Blues Music Award (BMA) submission process is now Open!
AND there are two brand-new International categories!
International Blues Album of the Year
International Blues Artist of the Year
Blues music released between November 1, 2024, and October 31, 2025, is eligible for consideration.
Submission fees and deadlines:
• Oct 1 – Oct 18 – $225 per album or EP submission / $125 per song submission
The submission process officially closes on October 20, 2025, at 8 a.m. CST.
More information and the link to submit your recording(s) are available on The Blues Foundation website HERE
Questions? Contact Joe Whitmer: joe@blues.org
