Episode 34 was shot in Memphis, Tennessee at the 26th W.C. Handy Awards. The show begins with an overview of the Handy Awards provided by Jay Sieleman, executive director, of the Blues Foundation. This segment is followed by a performance from Watermelon Slim. The show closes off with a short profile of Michael Powers. Both Watermelon Slim and Michael Powers were nominated in the New Artist category in 2005.