Ruthie Foster

vocals, guitar · 1964 · Gause (Texas)

Born in Gause (Texas) into a family of gospel singers, she was a soloist in the local choir at 14, then sang in the US Navy band. Long signed to Blue Corn Music and nominated for several Grammys, she won the 2025 Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album for Mileage.

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Styles

• Blues, spirituals, work songs

Landmark tracks

• Phenomenal Woman (2007)

Cited in 1 radio episode

• Sep 26, 2026: Texas, Paris - Ruthie Foster au Duc des Lombards (Jazzlive, TSF Jazz, in French)

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