Meet Miss Freddye

As Pittsburgh's Lady Of Lady Of The Blues,  Miss Freddye keeps the blues alive in her native hometown, 

She started singing in church at a young age. The influence of church and her mother's love of the Blues gave Miss Freddye the beginning to venture in the world of Blues Music in 1996. She joined BMW(Blues  Music  Works) under the direction of Big AL Leavitt.  In 2002, Miss Freddye formed her own band,  "Blue Faze". Several years later, she became Miss Freddye's Blues Band and Miss Freddye's Homecookin' Band.

Her Influences include: Koko Taylor,  Etta James, Sarah Vaughn, Billie Holiday,  Big Mama Thornton,  Big AL Leavitt,  and Bessie Smith.

Awards: 2016 Pittsburgh Music Awards best blues band

• 2015 Freedom From Silence,  Center for Victims
• 2014 Star Award for VA Pgh 

Current nominations:

• 2017 Pittsburgh Music Awards for best blues band and best album
• 2018 Blues Foundation for Best Emerging artist album and the Koko Taylor award(Traditional blues female)

2021 Fair Play Music Awards-Red Carpet Award Show in Holland nominee for the following categories...

1. Gospel/Christian cover song(Wade in the water)
2. Female voice (original or cover)
3. Female entertainer

Past blues competitions:

• 2008 West Virginia Blues Society winner for best blues band
• 2012 Blues Society Of Western PA best duo/solo

She does annual charity work with music for the following:

• Relay for Life American Cancer Society 
• Pink Day, Leechburg,  PA fundraiser for the  Breast Cancer Research Foundation 
• Veterans 
• Local VFWs and American Legions
• Toys for tots 
• Sing to Stop Domestic Violence

She has two CDs and a new single available at this time.

Learn more about Miss Freddye's story on The Body, Mind, Spirit Show.