Today we welcome to show someone who doesn’t just sing the blues…. she lives them, lifts them, and turns them into something triumphant.Fresh off a brand-new 2026 JUNO Award nomination for Blues Album of the Year, the incredible Crystal Shawanda joins us with her latest release, Sing Pretty Blues — a record steeped in southern country soul and the timeless spirit of Stax Records, Chess Records, and Motown.It’s been three years since her last album, and as Crystal says, “there’s a lot of life in this music.” The good. The bad. The redemption and healing that can be messy — because life isn’t always pretty. That’s the Sing Pretty Blues.From the heartfelt vulnerability of “Would You Know Love,” to the sass and swagger of “Stop Funking Me Around,” to a deeply moving tribute with her haunting take on “Changes,” Crystal delivers songs rooted in resilience, self-worth, and independence. This is music that refuses to settle — in love, in life, or in business.She’s made history, broken barriers, launched her own label, and along the way earned multiple JUNO nominations — including a win for Blues Album of the Year for Church House Blues at Juno Awards of 2021.Now, all eyes turn to Hamilton, where the winners of the 2026 JUNO Awards.And whether she takes home the trophy or not, one thing’s for sure — Crystal Shawanda is already singing her truth, and the world is listening.So get ready for powerhouse vocals, raw emotion, and a whole lot of soul.This… is That’s Entertainment.----Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/ Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/Thats Entertainment is Part of the Cross Border Network© 2026