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Not to be confused with Terry Ablade.
Terry Blade
Terry Blade during 2022 recording session in Washington, DC.
Terry Blade during 2022 recording session in Washington, DC.
Background information
BornWashington, DC
OriginSchaumburg, Illinois
GenresSinger-songwriter
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, lyricist
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active2020–present
Websiteterryblademusic.com

Terry Blade is an American singer-songwriter based in the Chicago metropolitan area and the Blues Category Winner of the 2023 American Songwriter Song Contest.[1][2]

Career

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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.[4]

Also in 2020, Blade released his a cappella single "The 'Karen' Blues", which musician Adeem the Artist described as "witty and biting".[5]

On February 5, 2021, Blade released his debut studio album, American Descendant of Slavery, the Album.[6] The album incorporated public domain audio recordings of formerly enslaved African-Americans[7] and won a Summit International Award for audio.[8]

On January 14, 2022, Blade released his second studio album, Neo Queer.[9] On January 24, 2022, Frankie Francis featured Blade on his Amazing Afternoons broadcast on Amazing Radio UK.[10]

On January 6, 2023, Blade released his blues single "Won't Be Around".[2] The song earned a Hollywood Independent Music Award nomination[11] and later entered the Country Up & Coming Chart on New Music Weekly after receiving national radio airplay.[12] The song's video earned a nomination at the 14th Hollywood Music in Media Awards[13] and was shortlisted for a Cresta Award.[14] It also won the awards for Best Music Video at the Bare Bones International Film Festival,[15] Berlin Short Film Festival,[16] Prague Independent Film Festival[17] and the Vienna Independent Film Festival.[18]

On February 3, 2023, Blade released his third studio album, Ethos: Son of a Sharecropper. [19] The album earned a nomination for Album of the Year: Folk/Americana at the 2023 Josie Music Awards.[20]

On April 10, 2024, American Songwriter Magazine announced Blade as the Blues First Place Winner of the 2023 American Songwriter Song Contest for his song "Won't Be Around".[1]

On February 28, 2025, Blade released his fourth studio album, Chicago Kinfolk: The Juke Joint Blues.[21][22]

Personal life

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While currently based in the Chicago metropolitan area, Blade is originally from Washington, DC.[7] He identifies as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.[9][23]

Select discography

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Studio albums

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Title Details Ref.
American Descendant of Slavery, the Album [6]
Neo Queer [9]
Ethos: Son of a Sharecropper [24]
Chicago Kinfolk: The Juke Joint Blues [21]

Extended plays

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Title Details Ref.
Misery [4]

Singles

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Title Year Album Ref.
"The Unloveable" 2020 Misery [4]
"The Karen Blues" Non-album singles [5]
"Black Hurts" 2021 American Descendant of Slavery, the Album [6]
"For You" 2022 Non-album single [10]
"Won't Be Around" 2023 Ethos: Son of a Sharecropper [2]

Select awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2020 Cult Critic Movie Awards Best Music Video The Last Macbeth Won [25]
Hollywood Music in Media Awards Best Music: Singer-Songwriter The Unloveable Nominated [3]
Virgin Spring Cinefest Music Video (Gold Award) Mr. Robertson Won [26]
2021 Summit Awards Summit Creative Award: Audio (Bronze Award) American Descendant of Slavery, the Album Won [8]
2023 Hollywood Music in Media Awards Best Music Video (Independent) Won't Be Around Nominated [27]
Hollywood Independent Music Awards Americana/Roots Won't Be Around Nominated [11]
Josie Music Awards Album of the Year: Folk/Americana Ethos: Son of a Sharecropper Nominated [20]
2024 Bare Bones International Film Festival Best Music Video USA Won't Be Around Won [15]
Berlin Short Film Festival Best Music Video Won't Be Around Won [16]
California Music Video Awards Best Cinematography Won't Be Around Won [28]
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 [14]
Midwest Film Festival Best of the Midwest Awards:

Best Original Music

Won't Be Around Won [29]
Moondance International Film Festival Music Video Won't Be Around Won [30]
Prague Independent Film Festival Best Music Video Won't Be Around Won [17]
Summit Awards Summit Creative Award:

Video under $5,000 (Gold Award)

Won't Be Around Won [8]
Summit Creative Award: Direction/Editing (Silver Award) Won
Vienna Independent Film Festival Best Music Video Won't Be Around Won [18]

References

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  1. ^ a b Whalen, Shane (2024-04-10). "American Songwriter 2023 Song Contest Winners Announced". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  2. ^ a b c 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.
  3. ^ a b "2020 MUSIC GENRE NOMINEES". Hollywood Music in Media Awards. Archived from the original on 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  4. ^ a b c 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.
  5. ^ a b 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.
  6. ^ a b c 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.
  7. ^ a b "8 questions a Terry Blade". Blender Bookmagazine. 2021-02-01. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  8. ^ a b c "Past SCA Awards Listings – Summit Awards". Summit Awards. Archived from the original on 2023-11-24. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  9. ^ a b c 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.
  10. ^ a b "Amazing Afternoons | Monday January 24, 2022 | Radio Shows". Amazing Radio. 2022-01-24. Archived from the original on 2023-12-29. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
  11. ^ a b "2023 WINNERS | Hollywood Independent Music Awards". Hollywood Independent Music Awards. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  12. ^ McCoy, Buck (2024-05-03). "Sammy Hagar: Living the Dream". yumpu.com. New Music Weekly. p. 33. Archived from the original on 2024-07-25. Retrieved 2024-07-25 – via Yumpu.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ a b "Cresta Awards 2024 Winners". Cresta International Advertising Awards. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  15. ^ a b "Winners & Nominees". 26th Annual Bare Bones International Film & Music Festival. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
  16. ^ a b "Berlin Short Film Festival | Showcasing the best of international short film". Retrieved 2025-03-25.
  17. ^ a b "PIFF 2024 Winners | PIFF 2025". www.prague-film-festival.com. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
  18. ^ a b "VIFF 2024 Winners | VIFF 2025". www.vienna-film-festival.com. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
  19. ^ 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.
  20. ^ a b "2023 NOMINEES". Josie Music Awards. Archived from the original on 2023-05-10. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
  21. ^ a b Mineo, Mike (2025-02-13). "New Album: Terry Blade - 'Chicago Kinfolk: The Juke Joint Blues'". Obscure Sound. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
  22. ^ "Nouveautés Éditeurs - Accueil - Chicago Kinfolk The Juke Joint Blues". Bibliothèque nationale de France. 2025-03-23. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
  23. ^ 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.
  24. ^ Marcus, Richard (2023-01-24). "Album Review: Terry Blade Schools Us On His 'Ethos...'". Country Queer. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
  25. ^ "MONTHLY RESULT: JUNE 2020". Cult Critic Movie Awards. July 27, 2020. Archived from the original on 2023-01-21. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
  26. ^ Cinefest (2020-09-04). "Monthly Selection: JULY 2020 – Cinefest". Virgin Spring Cinefest. Archived from the original on 2023-01-25. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
  27. ^ "2023 HMMA Nominations". Hollywood Music in Media Awards. Archived from the original on 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  28. ^ 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.
  29. ^ "Best of the Midwest Awards 2024". Midwest Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
  30. ^ "2024 Moondance Winners Announced". Moondance International Film Festival. 2025-02-15. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
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