A Musical and Bookish Start to Autumn – September 2024 Wrap

Autumn has arrived, and wow, September was incredible. From music awards news to anthology highlights and more, this month shimmered with wins and moments to remember. This Butterfly Is Your ISSA Country Pop Artist of the Month This month, my Butterflies voted me as the ISSA Country Pop Artist of the Month. I seriously can’t…

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Hear Me Out, ISSA Awards, Clio, and More Highlights – August 2024 Wrap

Wow, August was hands down one of the busiest months of my life. This is going to be one of the longest, if not the longest, posts on my blog. So much happened, and I’m ready to share all the highlights. The 2024 ISSA Awards I had the most fun returning to Atlanta for the…

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Round Two of the ISSA Awards in Atlanta

Wow, what a fun weekend! I had a blast in Atlanta for the 2024 ISSA Awards. Last year was my first time attending, and you can read all about my trip in this blog post. Even though I didn’t win another crystal this year, I was a finalist in five categories. I’m excited to tell…

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A Musical and Bookish Start to Autumn – September 2023 Wrap

September was packed and fun, and it was also one of those marathon months. Time is so strange sometimes. Anyway, between starting September in Missouri and ending it in Colorado, I made lots of memories and had amazing moments. Here are the highlights. My Official Video from the 2023 ISSA Awards I’m still on a…

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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…

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Chasing 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…

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Getting 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.…

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“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…

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My Top Twelve Music Memories from 2022

Demi Michelle and Luke Wood at the Josie Music Awards

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…

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A Missouri Kind of Month and More Highlights – August 2022 Wrap

August was such a blast. This month, I found the perfect balance between my music and author dreams. From live music to a writing conference, August was full of great moments. Get ready for the highlights. The Kansas City Writing Workshop I’m beyond glad I attended the virtual Kansas City Writing Workshop. This was my…

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