Terry Blade

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Terry Blade
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Terry Blade during 2022 recording session in Washington, DC.
Background information
Born Washington, DC
Origin Schaumburg, Illinois
Genres Singer-songwriter
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, lyricist
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active2020–present
Website terryblademusic.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]

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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

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

Extended plays

TitleDetails
Misery

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

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2020 Cult Critic Movie Awards Best Music VideoThe Last MacbethWon [14]
Hollywood Music in Media Awards Best Music: Singer-SongwriterThe UnloveableNominated [2]
Virgin Spring Cinefest Music Video (Gold Award)Mr. RobertsonWon [15]
2021Hermes Creative AwardsOriginal Music (Gold Award)ADOS, the AlbumWon [16]
Summit Awards Summit Creative Award – Audio – Other (Bronze Award)ADOS, the AlbumWon [17]
2023 Hollywood Music in Media Awards Best Music Video (Independent)Won't Be AroundNominated [3]
InterContinental Music AwardsAmerica: BluesWon't Be AroundNominated [18]
Josie Music Awards Album of the Year: Folk/AmericanaEthos: Son of a SharecropperNominated [11]
Telly AwardsNon-Broadcast—Craft:Use of Music (Bronze Award)Black HurtsWon [19]
Williamsburg International Film & Music CompetitionOriginal SongWon't Be AroundRunner-up [20]
2024California Music Video AwardsBest Male Solo ArtistWon't Be AroundNominated [21]
Best Cinematography in a Music VideoWon
Lyrics and VerseNominated
Best InspirationalNominated
Best Fashion and MakeupWon
Social Justice and Hope AwardWon

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