Terry Blade Explained

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Terry Blade
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Birth Place:Washington, DC
Origin:Schaumburg, Illinois
Genre:Singer-songwriter
Occupation:Singer, songwriter, lyricist
Years Active:2020–present

Terry Blade is an American singer-songwriter based in the Chicago metropolitan area. He has been nominated twice for Hollywood Music in Media Awards; in 2020 for his song "The Unloveable", and in 2023 for his song "Won't Be Around".

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.[1] "The Unloveable" appeared as the opening track on Blade's six-track EP demo, Misery, which was released on May 8, 2020.[2]

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".[3]

On February 5, 2021, Blade released his debut studio album American Descendant of Slavery, the Album.[4] 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. [5] Two months later, Blade released his soul single For You.

On January 6, 2023, Blade released his blues single "Won't Be Around".[6] The single was nominated at the 2023 Hollywood Music in Media Awards in the Music Video (Independent) category.[7] [8] The song appeared on Blade's third studio album, Ethos: Son of a Sharecropper, which was released a month later.[9] The album received a nomination for Best Folk/Americana Album at the 2023 Josie Music Awards,[10]

Personal life

Blade is originally from Washington, DC. He identifies as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.[11] [12]

Select discography

Studio albums

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

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"The Unloveable"2020Misery
"That's Alright Mama" (Cover)Non-album singles
"The Karen Blues"
"Black Hurts"2021American Descendant of Slavery, the Album
"For You" 2022Non-album single
"Won't Be Around" 2023Ethos: Son of a Sharecropper

Select awards and nominations

!Year!Award!Category!Work!Result!Ref.
2020Cult Critic Movie AwardsBest Music VideoThe Last Macbeth[13]
Hollywood Music in Media AwardsBest Music: Singer-SongwriterThe Unloveable
Virgin Spring CinefestMusic Video (Gold Award)Mr. Robertson[14]
2021Hermes Creative AwardsOriginal Music (Gold Award)ADOS, the Album[15]
Summit AwardsSummit Creative Award – Audio – Other (Bronze Award)ADOS, the Album[16]
2023Hollywood Music in Media AwardsBest Music Video (Independent)Won't Be Around[17]
InterContinental Music AwardsAmerica: BluesWon't Be Around[18]
Josie Music AwardsAlbum of the Year: Folk/AmericanaEthos: Son of a Sharecropper
Telly AwardsNon-Broadcast—Craft:Use of Music (Bronze Award)Black Hurts[19]
Williamsburg International Film & Music CompetitionOriginal SongWon't Be Around[20]
2024California Music Video AwardsBest Male Solo ArtistWon't Be Around[21]
Best Cinematography in a Music Video
Lyrics and Verse
Best Inspirational
Best Fashion and Makeup
Social Justice and Hope Award

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020 MUSIC GENRE NOMINEES . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210121212040/http://www.hmmawards.com/2020-music-genre-nominees/ . 2021-01-21 . 2023-01-06 . Hollywood Music in Media Awards . en-US.
  2. Web site: Cullen . Rebecca . May 9, 2020 . Terry Blade – Misery (Mastered For Headphones) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230112233406/https://stereostickman.com/music/terry-blade-misery-mastered-for-headphones/ . 2023-01-12 . 2023-01-12 . Stereo Stickman . en-GB.
  3. Web site: Bingham . Adeem . 2020-12-18 . Buried Treasure, December 18 • Country Queer . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230930184235/https://countryqueer.com/stories/column/buried-treasure-december-18/ . 2023-09-30 . 2024-01-05 . Country Queer . en-US.
  4. Web site: Cullen . Rebecca . 2021-03-05 . Terry Blade – American Descendant Of Slavery, The Album . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230109064858/https://stereostickman.com/music/terry-blade-american-descendant-of-slavery-the-album/ . 2023-01-09 . 2023-01-09 . Stereo Stickman . en-GB.
  5. Web site: 2022-01-24 . Amazing Afternoons Monday January 24, 2022 Radio Shows . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231229062047/https://amazingradio.us/shows/amazing-afternoons-with-frankie-francis/archive/22313 . 2023-12-29 . 2023-12-08 . Amazing Radio US . en.
  6. Web site: The Boot Staff . 2023-02-09 . The Boot's Weekly Picks: Willie Jones, Mya Byrne + More . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230211061843/https://theboot.com/the-boot-weekly-picks-feb-9-2023/ . 2023-02-11 . 2023-02-11 . The Boot . en.
  7. Web site: 2023 HMMA Nominations . 2023-11-04 . Hollywood Music In Media Awards . en-US.
  8. Web site: Neglia . Matt . 2023-11-16 . The 2023 Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA) Winners . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231203043028/https://nextbestpicture.com/the-2023-hollywood-music-in-media-awards-hmma-winners/ . 2023-12-03 . 2023-12-03 . Next Best Picture . en-US.
  9. Web site: Liebig . Lorie . 2023-05-01 . Most Wanted Music: 2023's Country, Americana, Bluegrass and Folk Album Releases . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230103191038/https://theboot.com/new-country-americana-bluegrass-folk-albums-2023/ . 2023-01-03 . 2023-02-24 . The Boot . en.
  10. Web site: 2023 NOMINEES . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230510221624/https://www.josiemusicawards.com/2023-nominees.html . 2023-05-10 . 2023-05-10 . The Josie Music Awards . en.
  11. Web site: Treacy . Christopher . 2023-01-05 . Q&A With Terry Blade • Country Queer . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230118152722/https://countryqueer.com/stories/interview/qa-with-terry-blade/ . 2023-01-18 . 2023-01-21 . Country Queer . en-US.
  12. Web site: Treacy . Christopher . 2023-01-04 . CQ ROUNDUP WITH KEEP FOR CHEAP, TERRY BLADE AND EVER MORE NEST . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230105052321/https://countryqueer.com/stories/list/cq-roundup-with-keep-for-cheap-terry-blade-and-ever-more-nest/ . 2023-01-05 . 2023-01-18 . Country Queer.
  13. Web site: July 27, 2020 . MONTHLY RESULT: JUNE 2020 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230121102728/https://hlc-cultcritic.com/monthly-result-june-2020/ . 2023-01-21 . 2023-01-21 . Cult Critic . en-US.
  14. Web site: Cinefest . 2020-09-04 . Monthly Selection: JULY 2020 – Cinefest . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230125025548/https://vscinefest.com/monthly-selection-july-2020/ . 2023-01-25 . 2023-01-25 . CineFest . en-US.
  15. Web site: Winners Gold 2021 . 2023-01-09 . Hermes Awards.
  16. Web site: Past SCA Awards Listings – Summit Awards . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231124190129/https://www.summitawards.com/past-sca-awards-listings/ . 2023-11-24 . 2024-01-10 . Summit Awards.
  17. Web site: 2023 HMMA Nominations . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231026082501/https://www.hmmawards.com/2023-hmma-nominations/ . 2023-10-26 . 2023-10-26 . Hollywood Music In Media Awards . en-US.
  18. Web site: Finalists 2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230701005604/https://www.intercontinentalmusicawards.com/finalists-announcement/ . 2023-07-01 . 2023-07-01 . InterContinental Music Awards . en-US.
  19. Web site: Telly Award Winner - Black Hurts . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231008180407/https://www.tellyawards.com/winners/2023/non-broadcast/craft-use-of-music/black-hurts/294434 . 2023-10-08 . 2023-05-23 . Telly Awards . en-US.
  20. Web site: 2023 Competition . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231021034445/https://willifest.com/2023-competitions/ . 2023-10-21 . 2023-09-25 . Williamsburg International Film & Music Competition . en-US.
  21. Web site: TasteTV . 2024-01-11 . 7th Annual California Music Video Awards Announce Nominees for Year's Best Music Videos . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240112084041/http://www.tastetv.com/2024/01/11/7th-annual-california-music-video-awards-announce-nominees-for-years-best-music-videos/ . 2024-01-12 . 2024-01-11 . TasteTV . en-US.

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