Terry Blade
Terry Blade | |
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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 |
Terry Blade is an American singer-songwriter based in the Chicago metropolitan area.[1] He has been nominated twice for Hollywood Music in Media Awards; in 2020 for his song "The Unloveable",[2] and in 2023 for his song "Won't Be Around".[3]
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.[2] "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 caught the attention of musician Adeem the Artist who described it 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.
On January 14, 2022, Blade released his second studio album Neo Queer. The album featured tracks such as "The Silent Treatment" and "All Ways" On January 24, 2022, Frankie Francis featured Blade on his Amazing Afternoons broadcast on Amazing Radio UK. [7] Two months later, Blade released his soul single For You.
On January 6, 2023, Blade released his blues single "Won't Be Around".[1] The single was nominated at the 2023 Hollywood Music in Media Awards in the Music Video (Independent) category.[8][9] The song appeared on Blade's third studio album, Ethos: Son of a Sharecropper, which was released a month later.[10] The album received a nomination for Best Folk/Americana Album at the 2023 Josie Music Awards,[11]
Personal life
Blade is originally from Washington, DC. He identifies as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.[12][13]
Select discography
Studio albums
Title | Details |
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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 |
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Misery |
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Singles
Title | Year | Album |
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"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. |
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2020 | Cult Critic Movie Awards | Best Music Video | The Last Macbeth | Won | [14] |
Hollywood Music in Media Awards | Best Music: Singer-Songwriter | The Unloveable | Nominated | [2] | |
Virgin Spring Cinefest | Music Video (Gold Award) | Mr. Robertson | Won | [15] | |
2021 | Hermes Creative Awards | Original Music (Gold Award) | ADOS, the Album | Won | [16] |
Summit Awards | Summit Creative Award – Audio – Other (Bronze Award) | ADOS, the Album | Won | [17] | |
2023 | Hollywood Music in Media Awards | Best Music Video (Independent) | Won't Be Around | Nominated | [3] |
InterContinental Music Awards | America: Blues | Won't Be Around | Nominated | [18] | |
Josie Music Awards | Album of the Year: Folk/Americana | Ethos: Son of a Sharecropper | Nominated | [11] | |
Telly Awards | Non-Broadcast—Craft:Use of Music (Bronze Award) | Black Hurts | Won | [19] | |
Williamsburg International Film & Music Competition | Original Song | Won't Be Around | Runner-up | [20] | |
2024 | California Music Video Awards | Best Male Solo Artist | Won't Be Around | Nominated | [21] |
Best Cinematography in a Music Video | Won | ||||
Lyrics and Verse | Nominated | ||||
Best Inspirational | Nominated | ||||
Best Fashion and Makeup | Won | ||||
Social Justice and Hope Award | Won |
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "2023 HMMA Nominations". Hollywood Music In Media Awards. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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 (2023-01-05). "Q&A With Terry Blade • Country Queer". Country Queer. Archived from the original on 2023-01-18. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Winners | Gold | 2021". Hermes Awards. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
- ^ "Past SCA Awards Listings – Summit Awards". Summit Awards. Archived from the original on 2023-11-24. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ "Finalists 2023". InterContinental Music Awards. Archived from the original on 2023-07-01. Retrieved 2023-07-01.
- ^ "Telly Award Winner - Black Hurts". Telly Awards. Archived from the original on 2023-10-08. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
- ^ "2023 Competition". Williamsburg International Film & Music Competition. Archived from the original on 2023-10-21. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ^ 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
- Living people
- Singer-songwriters from Illinois
- American LGBTQ singers
- American LGBTQ songwriters
- African-American LGBTQ people
- African-American musicians
- American baritones
- African-American male singer-songwriters
- African-American male singers
- 21st-century American LGBTQ people
- 21st-century African-American male singers
- Singer-songwriters from Washington, D.C.
- Singers from Chicago
- LGBTQ people from Washington, D.C.
- American singer-songwriters
- American lyricists
- African-American singers
- American songwriters