Thornetta Davis
2026 BLUES MUSIC AWARD WINNER THORNETTA DAVIS, was crowned
Detroit’s Queen of the Blues in 2015 by the Detroit Blues Society, is an
internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, and independent recording
artist. With a career spanning decades, she has shared the stage with
legends like B.B. King, Ray Charles, Etta James, and Bonnie Raitt. A ten-
time Blues Music Award nominee, and winner of the 2023, 2025 and 2026
Blues Music Award for Best Soul/Blues Artist Female. Her powerful vocals
and soulful storytelling have also earned her over 30 Detroit Music Awards,
including multiple wins for her acclaimed album Honest Woman.
In addition to her numerous accolades, Thornetta has been honored with
the Jus’ Blues Foundation’s Denise LaSalle Recording of Excellence Award
and a star on the Canada South Blues Museum Walk of Fame. Her song “I
Believe Everything is Gonna Be Alright” won first place in the 2017
International Songwriting Competition, and Honest Woman received the
French La Académie du Jazz Award for Best Blues Album. A recipient of
the $25,000 Kresge Fellowship, Thornetta continues to captivate audiences
worldwide with her deep, soulful sound, keeping the spirit of the blues
alive.
