Terry Blade is an American singer-songwriter based in the Chicago metropolitan area.[1][2] He has been nominated twice for Hollywood Music in Media Awards: in 2020 for his song "The Unloveable",[3] and in 2023 for the music video of his song "Won't Be Around".[4]
Terry Blade | |
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 Terry Blade during 2022 recording session in Washington, DC. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Washington, DC |
| Origin | Schaumburg, Illinois |
| Genres | Singer-songwriter |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, lyricist |
| Instrument |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Website | terryblademusic |
Blade was the Blues First Place Winner of the American Songwriter 2023 Song Contest.[5]
Career
On April 3, 2020, Blade debuted his acoustic demo "The Unloveable". The release earned a singer-songwriter nomination at the 11th Hollywood Music in Media Awards.[3] "The Unloveable" appeared as the opening track on Blade's six-track EP demo, Misery, which was released on May 8, 2020.[6]
Also in 2020, Blade released his a cappella single "The 'Karen' Blues", which musician Adeem the Artist described as "witty and biting".[7]
On February 5, 2021, Blade released his debut studio album, American Descendant of Slavery, the Album.[8] The album incorporated public domain audio recordings of formerly enslaved African-Americans[9] and won a Summit Award for audio.[10]
On January 14, 2022, Blade released his second studio album, Neo Queer.[11] On January 24, 2022, Frankie Francis featured Blade on his Amazing Afternoons broadcast on Amazing Radio UK.[12]
On January 6, 2023, Blade released his blues single "Won't Be Around".[2] The song earned a Hollywood Independent Music Award nomination[13] and later entered the Country Up & Coming Chart on New Music Weekly after receiving national radio airplay.[14] The song's video earned a nomination at the 14th Hollywood Music in Media Awards[15] and was shortlisted for a Cresta Award.[16] The song appeared on Blade's third studio album, Ethos: Son of a Sharecropper, which was released a month later.[17] The album earned a nomination for Album of the Year: Folk/Americana at the 2023 Josie Music Awards.[18]
Blade was the Blues First Place Winner of the American Songwriter 2023 Song Contest.[5]
Personal life
While currently based in the Chicago metropolitan area, Blade is originally from Washington, DC.[9] He identifies as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.[11][19]
Select discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| American Descendant of Slavery, the Album |
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| Neo Queer |
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| Ethos: Son of a Sharecropper |
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Extended plays
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Misery |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "The Unloveable" | 2020 | Misery |
| "That's Alright Mama" (Cover) | Non-album singles | |
| "The Karen Blues" | ||
| "Black Hurts" | 2021 | American Descendant of Slavery, the Album |
| "For You" | 2022 | Non-album single |
| "Won't Be Around" | 2023 | Ethos: Son of a Sharecropper |
Select awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Cult Critic Movie Awards | Best Music Video | The Last Macbeth | Won | [20] |
| Hollywood Music in Media Awards | Best Music: Singer-Songwriter | The Unloveable | Nominated | [3] | |
| Virgin Spring Cinefest | Music Video (Gold Award) | Mr. Robertson | Won | [21] | |
| 2021 | Summit Awards | Summit Creative Award: Audio (Bronze Award) | ADOS, the Album | Won | [10] |
| 2023 | Hollywood Music in Media Awards | Best Music Video (Independent) | Won't Be Around | Nominated | [4] |
| Hollywood Independent Music Awards | Americana/Roots | Won't Be Around | Nominated | [13] | |
| Josie Music Awards | Album of the Year: Folk/Americana | Ethos: Son of a Sharecropper | Nominated | [18] | |
| 2024 | California Music Video Awards | Best Cinematography in a Music Video | Won't Be Around | Won | [22] |
| Best Fashion and Makeup | Won | ||||
| Social Justice and Hope Award | Won | ||||
| Best Male Solo Artist | Nominated | ||||
| Lyrics and Verse | Nominated | ||||
| Best Inspirational | Nominated | ||||
| Cresta International Advertising Awards | Film Craft: Use of Music | Won't Be Around | Shortlisted | [16] |
References
- ^ "Meet Terry Blade : The artist who makes music out of necessity – EARMILK". Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ a b The Boot Staff (2023-02-09). "The Boot's Weekly Picks: Willie Jones, Mya Byrne + More". The Boot. Archived from the original on 2023-02-11. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ^ a b c "2020 MUSIC GENRE NOMINEES". Hollywood Music in Media Awards. Archived from the original on 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
- ^ a b "2023 HMMA Nominations". Hollywood Music In Media Awards. Archived from the original on 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
- ^ a b Whalen, Shane (2024-04-10). "American Songwriter 2023 Song Contest Winners Announced". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ Cullen, Rebecca (May 9, 2020). "Terry Blade – Misery (Mastered For Headphones)". Stereo Stickman. Archived from the original on 2023-01-12. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
- ^ Bingham, Adeem (2020-12-18). "Buried Treasure, December 18 • Country Queer". Country Queer. Archived from the original on 2023-09-30. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ Cullen, Rebecca (2021-03-05). "Terry Blade – American Descendant Of Slavery, The Album". Stereo Stickman. Archived from the original on 2023-01-09. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
- ^ a b "8 questions a Terry Blade". Blender Bookmagazine. 2021-02-01. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ a b "Past SCA Awards Listings – Summit Awards". Summit Awards. Archived from the original on 2023-11-24. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ a b Treacy, Christopher (2023-01-05). "Q&A With Terry Blade • Country Queer". Country Queer. Archived from the original on 2023-01-18. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
- ^ "Amazing Afternoons | Monday January 24, 2022 | Radio Shows". Amazing Radio US. 2022-01-24. Archived from the original on 2023-12-29. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ a b "2023 WINNERS | Hollywood Independent Music Awards". Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ McCoy, Buck (2024-05-03). "Sammy Hagar: Living the Dream". yumpu.com. New Music Weekly. p. 33. Retrieved 2024-12-29 – via Yumpu.
- ^ Neglia, Matt (2023-11-16). "The 2023 Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA) Winners". Next Best Picture. Archived from the original on 2023-12-03. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ a b "Cresta Awards 2024 Winners". www.cresta-awards.com. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ Liebig, Lorie (2023-05-01). "Most Wanted Music: 2023's Country, Americana, Bluegrass and Folk Album Releases". The Boot. Archived from the original on 2023-01-03. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ^ a b "2023 NOMINEES". The Josie Music Awards. Archived from the original on 2023-05-10. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
- ^ Treacy, Christopher (2023-01-04). "CQ ROUNDUP WITH KEEP FOR CHEAP, TERRY BLADE AND EVER MORE NEST". Country Queer. Archived from the original on 2023-01-05. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ^ "MONTHLY RESULT: JUNE 2020". Cult Critic. July 27, 2020. Archived from the original on 2023-01-21. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
- ^ Cinefest (2020-09-04). "Monthly Selection: JULY 2020 – Cinefest". CineFest. Archived from the original on 2023-01-25. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
- ^ TasteTV (2024-01-11). "7th Annual California Music Video Awards Announce Nominees for Year's Best Music Videos". TasteTV. Archived from the original on 2024-01-12. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
External links
- Official website
- Terry Blade at IMDb
- Terry Blade on MusicBrainz
- Terry Blade discography at Discogs
