| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Blues singer nicknamed Mother of the Blues: 2 wds. | ||
| Blues singer played by Viola Davis | The Washington Post | 27 Jun 2021 |
| Blues singer played by Viola Davis | LA Times Daily | 27 Jun 2021 |
| ''Mother of the Blues'' who sang with Satchmo | Newsday | 16 Jun 2018 |
| Blues singer Gertrude Pridgett's stage name | ||
| "Mother of the blues" |