Hello Friends,

Next weekend, I’ll be boarding a plane to Los Angeles to attend the Grammy Awards! Antonio Vergara’s album, “The Fury”, has been nominated in the category ofBest Contemporary Blues Album. It’s a true honor to have played electric guitar on this incredible project.

“The Fury” is a record that captures the soul and power of the blues while bringing something fresh and dynamic to the genre. Antonio and the entire team poured so much passion into this album, and to see it recognized in this way is both humbling and exciting.

This moment is a beautiful reminder of the kindness of God and the unexpected journeys He takes us on. Being part of this project has been such a gift, and I’m grateful to share in this celebration with all those who worked so hard to make it happen.

In the Best Contemporary Blues Album category, we are honored to be alongside these outstanding nominees:

- Blues Deluxe Vol. 2 — Joe Bonamassa

- Blame It On Eve — Shemekia Copeland

- Friendlytown — Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour

- Mileage — Ruthie Foster

- The Fury — Antonio Vergara

I’ll do my best to take as many pictures as I can while soaking in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Thank you all for your continued support—it means the world to me.

Stay tuned for updates from L.A.!

Rick Lee James

www.RickLeeJames.com

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