International Blues Challenge Winners 2025. Memphis is turning up the heat this winter with the international blues challenge, the largest and most prestigious blues competition in the world! The blues foundation launches its 40th year by saluting the 2025 keeping the blues alive (kba) honorees during international blues challenge week, tuesday, january 7.

The international blues challenge represents the worldwide search for blues bands and solo/duo blues performers ready for the international stage, yet just needing. Important information for the international blues challenge playoffs in memphis 2025.