In light of the current coronavirus pandemic, the 41st annual Blues Music Awards will take place online, with artists from around the world participating from their homes.The awards show will be live-streamed starting at 5 p.m.
ET on May 3 on The Blues Foundation’s Facebook page and co-broadcast on its YouTube channel. The awards gala was originally slated for May 7 at Memphis’ Cannon Center for the Performing Arts.“Our goal this year is to create a global community from all corners of the world, coming together to celebrate the music and heal our souls,” said Barbara Newman, Blues Foundation president/CEO, in a statement.