WOA International's Independent Blues Project II Breaks Into Top 40 on the Extended Luminate / Billboard National Blues Album Chart

FARO, Portugal - Sept. 10, 2026 - PRLog -- WOA International, the flagship label division of the WOA Entertainment Group based in the United Kingdom and Portugal, is proud to announce that its critically acclaimed compilation album, Independent Blues Project II, has officially entered the Top 40 of the Extended Luminate / Billboard National Blues Album Chart.

​Tracking verified physical sales, digital downloads, and on-demand audio streaming across the complete industry reporting field, the extended national chart ranking measures the top-performing commercial releases nationwide. Reaching the Top 40 places Independent Blues Project II directly alongside the genre's legacy icons and major-label releases, underscoring the formidable market power of authentic, independent roots music.

​This major chart achievement arrives at the perfect time, providing explosive momentum for the album's official Grammy® For Your Consideration (FYC) campaign for the 69th Annual Grammy Awards, where Independent Blues Project II is officially in the running for consideration by the Recording Academy in the Best Contemporary Blues Album category.

​The success of Volume II builds upon the franchise's proven commercial track record, following the inaugural volume's breakthrough debut at #10 on the Billboard Blues Albums Chart. Curated and executive produced by MTV EMA–nominated, multi-Billboard Top 10 artist Dr. Oliver Sean, the second installment unites an extraordinary lineup of international independent talent, hitmakers, and Grammy-balloted creators:

​Featured Artists:

• ​Oliver Sean feat. The Real Indie Project
• ​JJ Soul Band
• ​Jacques Péna
• ​Juice the Black Beethoven
• ​Crooner Ed
• ​Joseph Pagano
• ​Purusa
• ​Mak Daddy Revue
• ​The Silvers
• ​Cathy Varna

Exclusive behind-the-scenes discussions, production breakdowns, and companion video episodes covering Independent Blues Project II and its charting artists are available on the syndicated WOAFM99 Radio Show & Podcast video hub at http://youtube.com/@OliverSean/podcasts

Fans can stream the album for free at https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lOYEDQLL1...

​About WOA International / WOA Entertainment Group:

WOA International is a premier division of WOA Entertainment Group, an independent music and media company founded by artist and producer Dr. Oliver Sean. Operating internationally across the UK, Portugal, and Goa, WOA champions independent artists across commercial recordings, international radio syndication via the weekly WOAFM99 Radio Show & Podcast, WOA TV, and global concert productions. http://www.woaentertainment.com