Grady Champion is an American electric blues harmonicist, singer, guitarist and songwriter.
Background
Champion was born in Canton, Mississippi, United States, the youngest of 28 children.
Career
He has released eight albums to date. His influences include Howlin" Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson II, and Koko Taylor. His "rough, raspy vocals", complement his "authentic Mississippi juke joint blues and. modern ultra produced dance party soul and Rhythm & Blues".
He began playing clubs across Florida and was quickly signed to a recording contract by Shanachie Records.
Dreamin" followed and it was the Number. 1 album on the Sirius XM"s Bluesville chart, earning nominations in two categories for a Blues Music Award ("Best Soul Blues Album" and "Song of the Year" for “Thank You for Giving Maine the Blues").
Tough Times Don"t Last, was released a year later. He wrote or co-wrote five of the tracks on the album, while the title track was penned by George Jackson.