Mighty Sam McClain has been again nominated for “Soul/Blues Male Vocalist” of 2005 by the Blues Music Association (formerly the W. C. Handy Awards). The Blues Foundation has set the 2006 Blues Music Awards for Thursday May 11, 2006 at the Memphis Cook Convention Center in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. Gibson Guitars and Baldwin Pianos are the presenting sponsors this year also. The Blues Foundation works tirelessly to preserve and promote this
rich, diverse music.