Grammy-nominated and seven-time Blues Music Award winner Janiva Magness returns with her newest single, “I Was Good to You Baby,” ahead of her forthcoming album expected for release in Spring 2025. Written by the late Louisiana musician Dave Egan, “Good to You Baby” is a powerful anthem of heartbreak and resilience, delivered with Magness’s signature blend of raw emotion and refined musicality.
Quoting the song’s haunting lyrics, “I was good to you baby, You’ll find out someday… maybe,” Magness reflects with humor on the track’s emotional undercurrent: “Laughing at the pain, which we all need to do at some point or another,” she says. “If we’re lucky, we all learn that. ‘I was good to you, you idiot!’”
Magness has built a career out of deeply connecting with her audience, and “I Was Good to You Baby” continues this legacy. Known for her commanding voice and ability to convey the complexities of love and loss, she has earned seven Blues Music Awards, including the coveted B.B. King Artist of the Year title, and received a Grammy nomination for Love Wins Again. Her journey from overcoming immense personal tragedies—detailed in her poignant memoir, Weeds Like Us—to becoming one of the most celebrated blues artists today serves as a testament to her resilience and artistry.
With over 16 albums to her name, Magness’s influence on the blues genre is undeniable. Her 2022 release, Hard to Kill, showcased her strength and survival, a theme she continues to explore in her new work. “I’m happier in my life in many ways than I’ve ever been,” Magness shares. “But it doesn’t mean the experience of heartbreak in these songs goes away. It just lives in a different spot in me.”
Stay tuned for more details on the full album, which promises to be another rich exploration of the human spirit and blues tradition.
About Janiva Magness
Janiva Magness stands as a powerful voice in contemporary blues. Her career has spanned decades, filled with multiple Blues Music Awards, a Grammy nomination, and a deeply loyal fanbase. Magness’s music and story are a testament to the transformative power of resilience, with her new single “I Was Good to You Baby” offering a compelling glimpse of what’s to come.
