Posts by Demi Michelle
My Cover Story in the Penn-Franklin News for My ISSA Awards Win
Well, Butterflies, I received such a surprise in my mailbox today. My ISSA Awards win made it into the Penn-Franklin News, and guess who’s on the front cover. Me! Winning the bronze award for USA Female Album of the Year at the International Singer Songwriters Association (ISSA) Awards on August 5 was a dream come…
Read MoreMy Unforgettable Trip to Atlanta for the 2023 ISSA Awards
Wow, I’m officially an award-winning songwriter! Okay, I’m getting ahead of myself. Let me go back to the beginning. In January, I submitted for the 2023 ISSA Awards and received six nominations. In April, all my amazing Butterflies voted, and I became a finalist in five categories. Once the finalists were announced in May, I…
Read MoreChasing Music and Author Dreams in the Heart of Summer – July 2023 Wrap
July was such a great month, full of music and author memories. From live shows and a radio interview to a writing conference and much more, I’m excited to share the highlights. The Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival On July 2, I played during the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival. This was my first festival…
Read MoreGetting in the Summer Groove – June 2023 Wrap
Summer is here! My June highlights kicked off the sunshine season in the best way. I’m grateful for all the memories I made this month. Put on your sunglasses, grab some fruit punch, and enjoy this months’ wrap. My Sassy Pop Summer Session One of my favorite days this June was my ten-hour studio session.…
Read MoreA Sassy Pop Summer Session
Today, I went to the Vault for a ten-hour session. After taking a few months to write new music and decide which songs to record, it felt great being back at the studio. I’m officially in my sassy pop era, and we finished two new songs and started a third. I had a blast as…
Read MoreMy Experience from the Story Academy with Bethany Hensel
As an author, I fully believe there’s always room to learn and grow. I graduated from my MFA in Writing Popular Fiction program a year ago, but I’m still finding ways to further my education. I’ve attended conferences, workshops, and courses, and the Story Academy with editor Bethany Hensel was my favorite writing investment since…
Read MoreMusic Awards Nominations, Radio Fun, and More Magic – May 2023 Wrap
May unfolded into my best month of 2023 yet. I’m so blessed for every moment, from awards nominations to radio appearances and more. This wrap blog is a packed one, so get ready for the highlights. ISSA Awards Finalist in Five Categories I’m beyond lucky to be a finalist in five categories for the 2023…
Read MoreMy Nominations for the 9th Annual Josie Music Awards
Since I got a special letter in the mail today, I thought it was the perfect time to finally share some exciting news. I’m beyond grateful to announce I’m nominated for three categories at the 9th Annual Josie Music Awards. That’s one more than last year! The Josie Music Awards in 2022 was my first…
Read More2023 ISSA Awards Finalist
Wow, where do I even start? I’m a finalist for the 2023 International Singer Songwriters Association Awards in five categories! After receiving nominations in six categories at the beginning of April, the poll stayed open until April 30 at midnight. This first round was all about voting. The fact that I got enough votes to…
Read MoreA Relaxing Month of Amazing Moments – April 2023 Wrap
April was a pretty chill month, and I enjoyed it. With all I do, it’s nice to have relaxing months from time to time. Still, April had some fabulous moments I can’t wait to share. ISSA Awards Nominations I’m beyond honored to have six nominations for the ISSA Awards. This is my first year trying…
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