W kategorii Best Blues Album rywalizują:
"Common Ground - Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin Play And Sing The Songs Of Big Bill Broonzy"
Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin
"Promise Of A Brand New Day"
Ruthie Foster
"Juke Joint Chapel"
Charlie Musselwhite
"Decisions"
Bobby Rush With Blinddog Smokin'
"Step Back"
Johnny Winter