NortherBlues Music, a Canadian-based record label, has received several nominations in the 2009 Blues Music Awards put on by The Blues Foundation.

Although, these artists may not be Canadian, NorthernBlues Music is a true supporter of the blues in Canada and elsewhere.

Their nominations are:

Watermelon Slim - B.B. King Entertainer of the Year

Watermelon Slim & the Workers - Band of the Year

Watermelon Slim & the Workers - No Paid Holidays - Contemporary Blues Album of the Year

Watermelon Slim - Contemporary Blues Male Artist of the Year

The Homemade Jamz Blues Band - Best New Artist Debut