Ruthie Foster's musical journey is eclectic and vibrant, rooted in gospel from her Texas family. After Navy service and a development deal with Atlantic, she returned home during her mother's illness, emerging as a singer-songwriter blending blues, folk, and gospel. Albums include Runaway Soul (2002), The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster (2007), The Truth According to Ruthie Foster (2009), Let It Burn (2012), Promise of a Brand New Day (2014), Joy Comes Back (2017), Healing Time (2022), and live albums Stages (2004), Live At Antone’s (2011), Live at the Paramount (2020). Her latest, Mileage on Sun Records, won Best Contemporary Blues Album at the 2025 Grammys—her first win and Sun's first Grammy.