Sue Foley

Sue Foley
Sue Foley Live 2024 Photo by Scott Doubt
Background information
Born (1968-03-29) March 29, 1968
OriginOttawa, Ontario, Canada
GenresBlues
OccupationsMusician, singer
InstrumentGuitar
Labels
  • Warner Music Canada
  • Koch
  • New West
  • Antone's
  • Shanachie
  • Ruf
  • Blind Pig
WebsiteSuefoley.com

Sue Foley (born March 29, 1968) is a Canadian multi-award-winning blues guitarist and singer/songwriter known for her fiery Texas blues style and refined acoustic touch. A five-time Blues Music Award winner for Traditional Blues Female, and a Juno recipient, she has shared the stage with musicians including B.B. King and Buddy Guy. In 2024 she released One Guitar Woman: A Tribute to The Female Pioneers of Guitar which earned a 2025 Grammy Award nomination for Best Traditional Blues Album. Foley also holds a PhD in Musicology, and is the author of the forthcoming book Guitar Women, exploring the lives and legacies of trailblazing female guitarists.

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