2025 BLUES ALBUM OF THE YEAR | Samantha King & The Midnight Outfit | | The JUNO Awards

Samantha King: Born to sing the blues, powerhouse vocalist Samantha King has been a notable name in Canadian music for over 20 years. Writing songs since she was 13, winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Competition (2006), Samantha’s influences range from Stevie Ray Vaughn and Aretha Franklin to Etta James and Big Maybelle. Samantha has shared the stage with Colin James, Keith Urban and Jann Arden, to name a few.

Marc Beaudin: Marc Beaudin on bass and backing vocals is the winner of two global music awards in composition and production for his album ”Jazz Cafe de Cuba“, and he is leader of Alberta‘s premier show band The Retrofitz. As a Warrant Officer with the Canadian Forces Music Branch, Marc organized and led a European Tour with a 35 piece band.

Chris Tabbert: A graduate of the music program at Grant Macewan University, Chris Tabbert has played professionally for over 20 years and recorded 2 solo albums.

Sandro Dominelli: Juno Award nominee (2004 Traditional Jazz Album of the Year) and winner of 2 Western Canadian Music Awards, Sandro Dominelli is one of Canada’s most creative, and talented drummers. Sandro owns and operates the Dominelli School of Music in Edmonton, Alberta.