About.com Blues

July 2010

With an independently-produced album and a pair of acclaimed releases for the roots label Shanachie under his belt, and after winning the top spot in the 26th Annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis (beating out over 100 other artists) in February 2010, bluesman Grady Champion steps up to a higher-profile label in Earwig with a live album that is certainly to cement his status as one of the most exciting contemporary bluesmen on the scene today. Assisted by a great band that includes underrated blues guitarist Eddie Cotton, Back In Mississippi showcases Champion’s talents as a singer, songwriter, and harpslinger. Check this guy out before he blows up big!