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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.[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]

Blade was the Blues First Place Winner of the American Songwriter 2023 Song Contest.[4]

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.[5]

Also in 2020, Blade released his a cappella single "The 'Karen' Blues", which musician Adeem the Artist described as "witty and biting".[6]

On February 5, 2021, Blade released his debut studio album, American Descendant of Slavery, the Album.[7] 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's tracks include "The Silent Treatment" and "All Ways". On January 24, 2022, Frankie Francis featured Blade on his Amazing Afternoons broadcast on Amazing Radio UK.[8] 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 song's video was nominated at the 2023 Hollywood Music in Media Awards in the Music Video (Independent) category.[9][10] The song appeared on Blade's third studio album, Ethos: Son of a Sharecropper, which was released a month later.[11] The album received a nomination for Best Folk/Americana Album at the 2023 Josie Music Awards.[12]

Blade was the Blues First Place Winner of the American Songwriter 2023 Song Contest.[4]

Personal life

Blade is originally from Washington, DC. He identifies as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.[13][14]

Select discography

Studio albums

Title Details
American Descendant of Slavery, the Album
Neo Queer
Ethos: Son of a Sharecropper

Extended plays

Title Details
Misery

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 [15]
Hollywood Music in Media Awards Best Music: Singer-Songwriter The Unloveable Nominated [2]
Virgin Spring Cinefest Music Video (Gold Award) Mr. Robertson Won [16]
2021 Hermes Creative Awards Original Music (Gold Award) ADOS, the Album Won [17]
Summit Awards Summit Creative Award – Audio – Other (Bronze Award) ADOS, the Album Won [18]
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 [19]
Josie Music Awards Album of the Year: Folk/Americana Ethos: Son of a Sharecropper Nominated [12]
Telly Awards Non-Broadcast—Craft:Use of Music (Bronze Award) Black Hurts Won [20]
Williamsburg International Film & Music Competition Original Song Won't Be Around Runner-up [21]
2024 California Music Video Awards Best Male Solo Artist Won't Be Around Nominated [22]
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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b c "2020 MUSIC GENRE NOMINEES". Hollywood Music in Media Awards. Archived from the original on 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  3. ^ a b "2023 HMMA Nominations". Hollywood Music In Media Awards. Archived from the original on 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  4. ^ a b Whalen, Shane (2024-04-10). "American Songwriter 2023 Song Contest Winners Announced". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "2023 HMMA Nominations". Hollywood Music In Media Awards. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ a b "2023 NOMINEES". The Josie Music Awards. Archived from the original on 2023-05-10. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ "MONTHLY RESULT: JUNE 2020". Cult Critic. July 27, 2020. Archived from the original on 2023-01-21. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
  16. ^ Cinefest (2020-09-04). "Monthly Selection: JULY 2020 – Cinefest". CineFest. Archived from the original on 2023-01-25. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
  17. ^ "Winners | Gold | 2021". Hermes Awards. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
  18. ^ "Past SCA Awards Listings – Summit Awards". Summit Awards. Archived from the original on 2023-11-24. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  19. ^ "Finalists 2023". InterContinental Music Awards. Archived from the original on 2023-07-01. Retrieved 2023-07-01.
  20. ^ "Telly Award Winner - Black Hurts". Telly Awards. Archived from the original on 2023-10-08. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
  21. ^ "2023 Competition". Williamsburg International Film & Music Competition. Archived from the original on 2023-10-21. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
  22. ^ 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.


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