Started in 1980 by the Blues Foundation, it honors those who have performed, recorded, or documented blues.

The Hall is part of the Blues Foundation, and honors people who have performed, recorded, or documented blues.

He is also an honoree of the Rhythm & Blues Foundation.

In 2006, she won the Blues Foundation's International Blues Challenge.

He was inducted into the Blues Foundation's Hall of Fame on May 5, 2010.

In 1980, she was inducted into the Blues Foundation's Hall of Fame.

Proceeds will go to the International House of Blues Foundation, which he established to provide public schools with a multicultural curriculum in music and the arts.

In 1991, he was inducted to the Rhythm & Blues Foundation.

In 1998, he received the Pioneer Award from the Rhythm & Blues Foundation.

His International House of Blues Foundation helps to support the prize.