Posts Tagged ‘It Is What It Is’
Winning My First Music Award and More Golden Moments – August 2023 Wrap
From winning my first music award to making the cover of my local newspaper, August truly turned into one of the best months for my songwriting journey yet. I’m forever grateful for my ISSA Awards experience and the magic that has followed, so I’m beyond excited to share my August highlights. Winning My First Music…
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 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 New Year of Songwriting and Author Adventures – January 2023 Wrap
January has come and gone. The first month of 2023 is in the books, and wow, it unfolded into a great one. Both my music and author journeys are off to a great start this year, so I’m delighted to share my January memories and highlights. “I Hope You Know You’re Lucky” Live at the…
Read More“I Hope You Know You’re Lucky” Live at the MOP Top Prize Party
I’m so honored “I Hope You Know You’re Lucky” was voted number 2 on the Music of Pittsburgh (MOP) Society Top 40 for 2022. Tonight, I was invited to play at the MOP Top Prize Party, and it was so much fun. “I Hope You Know You’re Lucky” Live at the MOP Top Prize Party…
Read MoreIt Is What It Is Lyrical Secrets
Writing lyrics is one of my favorite parts of the songwriting process. I loved crafting the lyrics on my EP, It Is What It Is, and got creative with some of the choices I made both while writing and recording in the studio. To celebrate It Is What It Is being out for two months,…
Read MoreMy Top Twelve Music Memories from 2022
Wow, 2022 was the best year yet for my songwriting journey. I released so much new music and had magical studio days. My songs received a lot of love on radio stations worldwide and landed on charts. I got the opportunity to do so many interviews. I played live both in Pittsburgh and Kirksville, traveled…
Read MoreNaNoWriMo and New Music – November 2022 Wrap
November unfolded into one of the busiest months of the year. From releasing lots of new music to participating in NaNoWriMo and more, every day had something going on. I’m going to need December to recharge from the fantastic wildness of November, but before I hibernate for a while, I’m going to share all the…
Read MoreA Memorable May Studio Session
I had such a lovely day at the Vault. Studio days are my favorite, and my six-hour session was packed with wrapping up some new music. I officially finished recording my upcoming EP, It Is What It Is. The five songs on this project have my heart, and I can’t believe it’s mixing time. This…
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