Grammy-nominated and seven-time Blues Music Award winner Janiva Magness is back with her latest single, “I Was Good to You Baby,” ahead of her highly anticipated album set for release in Spring 2025. Penned by the late Louisiana musician Dave Egan, “Good to You Baby” is a poignant anthem of heartbreak and strength, brought to life by Magness’s trademark combination of deep emotion and masterful musicality.
Quoting the song’s lyrics, “I was good to you baby, You’ll find out someday… maybe,” Magness reflects with humor: “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.
