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2006 Grammy Awards
12th February 2006
The 48th Grammy awards ceremony was held on the 8th February 2006 and amongst
all the pop, rap, bling and bullshit there were two categories reserved for the
Blues and
they are:
B.B. King - Grammy Award Winner 2006
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Category 65
Best Traditional Blues Album (Vocal or Instrumental).
The winner in this category for 2006 was the album recorded by a legendary
musicologist, songwriter, performer, octogenarian and star:
'80'
by
B.B. King & Friends
[Geffen]
Delbert McClinton - Grammy Award Winner 2006
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Category 66
Best Contemporary Blues Album (Vocal or Instrumental)
The winner was an album by long serving artiste, performer, grammy winner and
expert in hard times:
'Cost Of Living'
by
Delbert McClinton
[West Records]
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