My Nomination for the 4th Annual Holiday Music and Film Awards

This morning, I woke up to a surprise gift under the tree.

Well, metaphorically.

I’m so excited to share that “Candy Cane” received a nomination for Best Christmas Jazz Song at the Fourth Annual Holiday Music and Film Awards.

Last year, “Winter Cold” won in this category, which I wrote about here, so I’m honored to be nominated for Best Christmas Jazz Song again.

A Glimpse Into “Candy Cane”

I wrote “Candy Cane” to embrace my quirky side during the holidays. Christmas is my favorite time of year, but I would rather sleep in instead of waking up early to open presents, chill by the fireplace with hot cocoa instead of playing in the snow, and stay home to watch movies instead of going to parties. Still, I have fun during the holidays. In the chorus, I say, “I’m the festive kind, dressed in red and white, like a candy cane.”

Recording “Candy Cane” in the studio was a total blast. My producer, Bob McCutcheon, and I had a lot of fun with this song, and my saxophonist, Brett McCutcheon, did an absolutely perfect job playing the saxophone.

Out of all my original Christmas songs, “Candy Cane” captures my personality the most, from the honest and sassy lyrics to the joyful production.

Thank you so much to the Holiday Music and Film Awards for this nomination. I couldn’t feel more grateful.

The awards show will take place on November 15 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Dear Santa, “Candy Cane” being crowned this year’s Best Christmas Jazz Song would be the greatest gift!