Sun’s First Grammy: Ruthie Foster wins Best Contemporary Blues Album for Mileage
Sun Records Celebrates Ruthie Foster’s GRAMMY® Award Win for Mileage
Legendary Label Applauds Foster’s Victory for Best Contemporary Blues Album
NASHVILLE, TN (February 3, 2025) — Sun Records proudly congratulates Ruthie Foster on winning the Best Contemporary Blues Album award at the 67th Annual GRAMMY® Awards for her critically acclaimed album Mileage. Released via Sun Records, Mileage marks a career milestone for the revered singer-songwriter, whose rich blend of blues, gospel, and folk storytelling has captivated audiences worldwide.
After five previous GRAMMY® nominations, Foster’s triumphant win affirms her status as one of contemporary blues' most profound voices. Produced by Tyler Bryant (Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown), Mileage is an intimate and deeply personal record that reflects Foster’s journey of resilience, love, and self-discovery.
“This award is not just for me, but for everyone who has supported my journey, from my early days in Texas to the incredible team at Sun Records,” said Foster. “Mileage is an album about the roads we travel in life—sometimes joyful, sometimes painful—and to have it recognized by my peers in the Recording Academy is beyond humbling.”
Foster’s win is also historic for Sun Records, as Mileage becomes the first album released by the legendary label to win a GRAMMY®. Sun, which shaped the sound of American music with icons like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Howlin’ Wolf, continues its legacy by championing groundbreaking contemporary artists like Foster. The album features a stirring cover of “That’s All Right,” a song originally written and recorded by Black blues artist Arthur Crudup in 1946. Presley later made it his first hit with Sun Records in 1954, but Foster’s version pays homage to the profound influence of Black artists on rock and roll’s foundation.
“Ruthie Foster sings with a depth that makes every note feel like it’s lived a full life,” said Bryant, who co-wrote Mileage with Foster alongside his wife, Rebecca Lovell of Larkin Poe. “Her voice carries generations of stories, and it was an honor to help her bring them to life on this album. This GRAMMY® win is so well-deserved.”
With this GRAMMY® win, Foster further cements her legacy as one of the greats of contemporary blues and Americana. She will continue touring in support of Mileage, with upcoming dates across the U.S. and Europe. Fans can stream the album here and visit www.ruthiefoster.com for more information.
Ruthie Foster 2025 Tour Dates
2/8 - 2/9 - Mumbai, India - Mahindra Blues Festival 2025
2/21 - 2/22 - New York, NY - Blues Jam 2025
2/22 - New York, NY - Blues Jam at Jazz at Lincoln Center
3/1 - Lake Jackson, TX - Ruthie Foster with Brazosport Jazz Orchestra
3/5 - St Kilda, Australia - Memo Music Hall
3/6 - St Kilda, Australia - Memo Music Hall
3/7 - Queenscliff, Australia - Queenscliff Town Hall
3/7 - 3/10 - Port Fairy, Australia - Port Fairy Folk Festival 2025
3/13 - Brunswick, Australia - Brunswick Ballroom
3/14 - Castlemaine, Australia - Theatre Royal
3/15 - 3/16 - Katoomba, Australia - Blue Mountains Music Festival 2025
3/18 - Canberra, Australia - The Street Theatre
3/19 - Wollongong, Australia - Centro CBD
3/20 - Narrabundah, Australia - Harmonie German Club of Canberra
3/21 - Chatswood, Australia - The Concourse
3/22 - Bowen Hills, Australia - Old Museum Brisbane
3/23 - Edge Hill, Australia - Tanks Arts Centre
3/29 - 4/5 - Coral Jubilee 35th Anniversary Cruise - Fort Lauderdale, FL
4/12 - St. Petersburg, FL - Tampa Bay Blues Festival 2025
4/25 - Lewisburg, PA - Weis Center for the Performing Arts
6/1 - Belle Plaine, KS - Bartlett Arboretum
10/3 - Lafayette, LA - Acadiana Center for the Arts
About Sun Records:
Established in 1952 by Sam Phillips, Sun Records is renowned for discovering music legends including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis. The label moved to Nashville in 1969 where it continued cultivating acclaimed artists Jeannie C. Riley, The Dixie Cups, Linda Martell, and many others. As a member of the newly-formed Sun Label Group under Primary Wave, Sun Records continues to foster musical innovation while honoring its rich history of shaping American music culture. For more information, visit https://sunrecords.com/.
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