12-TIME BLUES MUSIC AWARD NOMINEE, 4-TIME WINNER
2019, 2020 & 2024 BMA WINNER “HORN PLAYER OF THE YEAR”
2022 BMA WINNER “CONTEMPORARY BLUES FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR”
2022 & 2023 Blues Blast Award Winner “HORN PLAYER OF THE YEAR”
2024 BMA 3x NOMINEE FOR:
“Horn Player of the Year”
“Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year”
“B.B. King Entertainer of the Year”!!
Singer/songwriter Vanessa Collier’s sixth album Do It My Own Way was released September 13 via Phenix Fire Records. Recorded on analog gear with the musicians largely in one room, Do It My Own Way is sonically inspired by the classic Memphis soul sound of Stax and Hi Records, especially that of the Staples Singers. Second single “Wild As a Rainstorm,” which dives deep into soul territory, powerfully gives advice to women and people who feel left out to ignore the naysayers and “Be a tapestry of dreams.” The track has been added to Spotify’s official Retro Soul playlist. The groove and horns would make Willie Mitchell proud, and indeed features legendary Hi Records organist Rev. Charles Hodges. The vocals are powerful, awe-inspiring, and undeniably soulful vocals.
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